2006 GMC Yukon vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2006 GMC Yukon and 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 GMC Yukon (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2006 GMC Yukon | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | GMC | Jeep |
Model | Yukon | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5964 cc | 5652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 15.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 78 L |