2009 Ford Escape vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2009 Ford Escape 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 138 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (172 HP @ 6550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1413 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Escape 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 Ford Escape 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Escape | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Escape | Yukon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2976 cc | 5326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 98 L |