2008 GMC Yukon vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 GMC Yukon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 383 kg more than 2008 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Yukon. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Yukon | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Yukon | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 2524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
