2020 Acadia Vs. 2020 Traverse In Houma, LA
2020 GMC Acadia vs. 2020 Traverse
The three-row midsize SUV market is tight – nearly every automaker has at least one, if not more, of these people-hauling vehicles in the market. If you’ve been researching these popular SUVs, you’ve likely come across the 2020 GMC Acadia and the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, and they can seem very similar. Let’s explore a few key aspects of these vehicles to see which should have a spot in your garage.
Performance
With something as important as your vehicle, you want to have options for customization, and you’ve got options aplenty with the 2020 Acadia. Though many drivers think about customizing their interiors, or maybe exterior stylings, the Acadia takes it a step further and allows customization to the core of your SUV. With the 2020 Acadia you’ll be able to choose your engine through the trim levels with a 2.5-liter I4 engine, a 2.0-liter turbocharged I4, and a 3.6-liter V6 engine available. All three options offer plenty of power and energy highway acceleration, city cruising, and even for hauling RVs, boats, or trailers. The 2020 Traverse only offers one engine: a 3.6-liter V6 that has less horsepower and torque than the Acadia’s V6. The 2020 Acadia offers significantly more fuel efficiency than the Traverse, too.
Three-row SUVs are large by nature, but the Chevy Traverse is gigantic, monstrous even, making it more difficult to maneuver through tight city streets and in narrow parking lots. The Acadia is a much more streamlined SUV, allowing for easier driving all around.
Interior and Amenities Review
While both cabins are similarly equipped, the Acadia offers a few key advantages that are worth considering. First, it offers a larger base driver information display at 4.2 inches versus the Traverse’s 3.5-inch display, with the 4.2-inch option available only in higher trim levels. When this display offers such key information about your speed and safety, you’ll want to be able to see it clearly. Additionally, the Acadia has an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment center that trumps the Traverse’s 7-inch screen. A larger screen is not only easier to see, but easier to use as well. Finally, while both vehicles offer a cabin humidity control system, only the Acadia offers an additional air filtration system as a standard feature, keeping your cabin clean and pure.
As we’ve mentioned, the Traverse is the larger of the two vehicles, so it naturally has more space on all fronts. However, when you consider the drivability of this vehicle, is the extra space worth the clunky maneuvering?
Safety Features
The 2020 GMC Acadia and the 2020 Chevy Traverse have extremely similar safety options spread throughout the trim levels, however as the Acadia has fewer trim levels than the Traverse, you’ll see more safety features in the mid-level trims than you would driving the Traverse. Standard options on both vehicles are a rear seat occupancy reminder, a rearview camera, and a Teen Driver function that allows you to deactivate customizable settings with the key fob to encourage better driving behavior, limit features, and activate any available safety features. The Teen Driver function will also generate a driving report card to help you coach your new driver.
The Acadia is Here at Barker Buick GMC
Ready to explore the value-packed, efficient, comfortable 2020 GMC Acadia? Come see it in person today at Barker Buick GMC. We’ll be standing by to walk you through the available trim levels and features to find a model that’s perfect for your needs. While you’re with us, be sure to ask about our many savings opportunities – we’re just as passionate about keeping money in your wallet as you are!