2005 GMC Yukon vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Yukon weights approximately 34 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (440 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Yukon | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Yukon | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2514 kg | 2480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 22.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 88 L |
