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 5,328 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon.
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, both vehicles can yield 461 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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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 | 5328 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |