2006 GMC Yukon vs. 2007 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2007 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Yukon 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 99 more horse power than 2007 Toyota 4Runner. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota 4Runner. (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Yukon | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Yukon | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5964 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
