2005 GMC Yukon vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 GMC Yukon and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Yukon (335 HP) has 173 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (162 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1019 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 GMC Yukon (510 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (340 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Yukon | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Yukon | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 162 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2514 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |
