2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1272 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2010 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (367 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Tahoe | Yukon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 327 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2533 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |