2008 GMC Yukon vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2008 GMC Yukon and 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 75 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (305 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 416 kg more than 2008 GMC Yukon.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Yukon | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Yukon | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 566 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 2557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 88 L |
