2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 76 kg more than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Yukon | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | GMC | Nissan |
Model | Yukon | Titan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 2217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 140 L |