2006 GMC Yukon vs. 2006 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, both 2006 GMC Yukon and 2006 Jaguar S-Type were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Yukon (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (235 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Yukon weights approximately 776 kg more than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. 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 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Yukon | 2006 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | GMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Yukon | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
