2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2013 GMC Yukon. (327 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 904 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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 Escalade (566 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Yukon. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Yukon.
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2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Cadillac | GMC |
Model | Escalade | Yukon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | 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 | 403 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 566 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2539 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1954 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 93 L |