2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Dakota 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 102 kg more than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Because 2009 Dodge Dakota 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 Dodge Dakota 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 (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Dakota | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
