2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 2006 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Magnum and 2006 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 GMC Yukon. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Yukon.
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, 2006 Dodge Magnum (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Yukon. (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Magnum | 2006 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Magnum | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |
