2009 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac CTS-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac CTS-V would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (542 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2011 GMC Yukon. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Yukon.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (550 Nm @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon. 2011 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2009 Cadillac CTS-V has manual transmission. 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS-V | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | CTS-V | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 148 L |
