2008 Acura RDX vs. 2006 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2008 Acura RDX is newer by 2 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 95 more horse power than 2008 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura RDX.
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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura RDX. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 2006 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Acura | GMC |
| Model | RDX | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 5964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
