2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 and 2009 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q7. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 Audi Q7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (368 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | Q7 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |
