BMW X1 vs GMC Acadia (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,245
- X1: $1,245 cheaper, 6 mpg better.
- Acadia: 87 hp more, 40.3 cu ft more cargo.
- Acadia wins 9 of 13 measures.
| Measure | X1 | Acadia | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $44,550 | $45,795 | X1 |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 328 hp | Acadia |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 326 lb-ft | Acadia |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 22 mpg | X1 |
| Cargo, max | 57.2 cu ft | 97.5 cu ft | Acadia |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.7 cu ft | 57.3 cu ft | Acadia |
| Rear legroom | 37.0 in | 41.5 in | Acadia |
| Front legroom | 40.4 in | 44.2 in | Acadia |
| Length | 177.2 in | 203.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.6 in | 79.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,750 lb | 4,502 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 3,000 lb | 5,000 lb | Acadia |
| Seats | 5 | 8 | Acadia |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 6.7 in | X1 |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2 s tested | 5.7 s estimate | Acadia |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | X1 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| X1 xDrive28i AWD $43,200 | Acadia Elevation FWD $43,700 | $500 |
| Acadia Elevation FWD $43,700 | X1 xDrive28i AWD $43,200 | $500 |
Cost to run
X1 costs $3,489 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | X1 | Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $44,550 | $45,795 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $52,779 | $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 | X1 | 3% |
| MPG | X1 | 21% |
| Power | Acadia | 27% |
| Space | Acadia | 41% |
| Towing | Acadia | 40% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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