2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2009 GMC Yukon

To start off, both 2009 Chrysler 300 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 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 562 kg more than 2009 Chrysler 300.

Because 2009 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chrysler 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon 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 Chrysler 300 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.

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2009 Chrysler 300 2009 GMC Yukon
Make Chrysler GMC
Model 300 Yukon
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6059 cc 5327 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 425 HP 320 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 570 Nm 461 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4200 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1873 kg 2435 kg
Vehicle Length 5010 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2950 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.5 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.2 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 98 L