2008 GMC Yukon vs. 2008 GMC Envoy
To start off, both 2008 GMC Yukon and 2008 GMC Envoy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 GMC Envoy. (285 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Envoy.
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, 2008 GMC Yukon (462 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Envoy. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Yukon | 2008 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Yukon | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |
