2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. Both 2008 Chevrolet Suburban and 2009 GMC Yukon are equipped with a 5,967 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (327 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (520 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (368 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
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2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Suburban | Yukon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 368 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 98 L |