2008 GMC Yukon vs. 2008 Audi A4
To start off, both 2008 GMC Yukon and 2008 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Yukon (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Yukon weights approximately 981 kg more than 2008 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 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 GMC Yukon (566 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Yukon | 2008 Audi A4 | |
| Make | GMC | Audi |
| Model | Yukon | A4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 3187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 566 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
