Power and Efficiency
The Acadia gives you better efficiency, more options, and more power than the 4Runner. With the Acadia, you have a choice between two great engines. The standard engine is a fuel-efficient 2.5-liter four-cylinder rated at 193 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque. With front-wheel drive, this engine delivers an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined
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If you want more power, choose the available 3.6-liter V6 with 310 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque. It gets an EPA-estimated 18 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined2.
If you choose the 4Runner, there is only a single engine option: a 4.0-liter V6 rated at 270 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque. It gets only an EPA-estimated 17 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined3.