Audi Q3 vs GMC Acadia (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$800
- Q3: 3 mpg better, 0.2 s quicker to 60.
- Acadia: 73 hp more, 47.5 cu ft more cargo.
- Acadia wins 8 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Q3 | Acadia | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $44,995 | $45,795 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 328 hp | Acadia |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 326 lb-ft | Acadia |
| MPG combined | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | Q3 |
| Cargo, max | 50.0 cu ft | 97.5 cu ft | Acadia |
| Cargo, seats up | 29.0 cu ft | 57.3 cu ft | Acadia |
| Rear legroom | 36.1 in | 41.5 in | Acadia |
| Front legroom | 40.0 in | 44.2 in | Acadia |
| Length | 178.4 in | 203.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.2 in | 79.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,935 lb | 4,502 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | 5,000 lb | Acadia |
| Seats | 5 | 8 | Acadia |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 6.7 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.5 s tested | 5.7 s estimate | Q3 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Q3 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 S line AWD $43,700 | Acadia Elevation FWD $43,700 | $0 |
| Acadia Elevation FWD $43,700 | Q3 S line AWD $43,700 | $0 |
Cost to run
Q3 costs $2,057 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Q3 | Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $44,995 | $45,795 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,536 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,216 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $54,211 | $56,268 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Acadia wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Q3 | 12% |
| Power | Acadia | 22% |
| Space | Acadia | 49% |
| Towing | Acadia | 70% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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