2004 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 Audi A5
To start off, 2011 Audi A5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Yukon would be higher. 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 75 more horse power than 2011 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 336 kg more than 2011 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Yukon | 2011 Audi A5 | |
| Make | GMC | Audi |
| Model | Yukon | A5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2751 mm |
