2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1310 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 GMC Yukon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 GMC Yukon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (368 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Yukon | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | GMC | Honda |
Model | Yukon | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 327 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 368 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |