2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2009 Ford Fusion 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 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1463 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2009 GMC Yukon (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.
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2009 Ford Fusion | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Fusion | Yukon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 2435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 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 | 66 L | 98 L |