2006 GMC Yukon vs. 2005 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda CR-V 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 187 more horse power than 2005 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda CR-V.
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 GMC Yukon (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Yukon | 2005 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Yukon | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5964 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 58 L |
