2025 GMC Acadia vs. 2025 Toyota Highlander Review

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2025 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $43,000 to $56,100
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2025 Toyota
Highlander

MSRP*: $39,820 to $52,225
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 27 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 97.5 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 328 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 204.0 in 194.9 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 79.6 - 80.0 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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 Highlander. 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 Highlander.

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 Highlander, 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 is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Highlander.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Acadia is much wider than the Toyota Highlander, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the GMC Acadia, which is slightly longer than the Toyota Highlander.

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

Performance
The GMC Acadia has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the GMC Acadia transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Toyota Highlander.

Utility
The GMC Acadia has less seating than the Toyota Highlander, making the Toyota Highlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The GMC Acadia has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Toyota Highlander.