2006 GMC Yukon vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 90 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (245 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
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) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (383 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2006 GMC Yukon | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Yukon | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5964 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 383 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 79 L |