2004 GMC Yukon vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2004 GMC Yukon and 2004 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Yukon (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (170 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 793 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 GMC Yukon (441 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Yukon | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Yukon | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2710 mm |
