2025 GMC Acadia vs. 2024 Toyota Venza Review

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2025 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $42,900 to $55,900
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2024 Toyota
Venza

MSRP*: $35,070 to $43,215
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG 40 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 97.5 ft3 55.1 ft3
Engine
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 219-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 328 hp 219 hp
Exterior Length 204.0 in 186.6 in
Exterior Width 79.6 - 80.0 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 38.6 in
Rear 39.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Acadia than in the Toyota Venza. The GMC Acadia will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota Venza.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the GMC Acadia as you will with the Toyota Venza, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The GMC Acadia will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota Venza, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Acadia is much wider than the Toyota Venza, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the GMC Acadia, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Toyota Venza.

Handling
The GMC Acadia has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Venza, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Acadia greatly out-muscles the Toyota Venza.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Acadia does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota Venza.

Utility
The GMC Acadia offers greater seating capacity than the Toyota Venza, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the GMC Acadia, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Toyota Venza.