2009 GMC Yukon 4WD SLT-1 vs. 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 5SA
To start off, both 2009 GMC Yukon 4WD SLT-1 and 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 5SA were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 5SA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 5SA (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon 4WD SLT-1. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 5SA should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon 4WD SLT-1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 5SA weights approximately 224 kg more than 2009 GMC Yukon 4WD SLT-1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 GMC Yukon 4WD SLT-1 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 5SA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon 4WD SLT-1 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 Denali 5SA (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon 4WD SLT-1. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 5SA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon 4WD SLT-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon 4WD SLT-1 | 2009 GMC Yukon Denali 5SA | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Yukon | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
