2006 GMC Yukon vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2006 GMC Yukon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Yukon (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2006 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 GMC Yukon (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Yukon | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Yukon | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5964 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
