2009 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Durango 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 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (345 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 922 kg more than 2009 Dodge Durango.
Because 2009 Dodge Durango 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 Durango 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 Dodge Durango (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Durango | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Dodge | GMC |
Model | Durango | Yukon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5652 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 455 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 98 L |