2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 503 kg more than 2009 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Cadillac CTS 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 Cadillac CTS 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 GMC Yukon (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | CTS | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
