2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Tundra 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 96 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tundra. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 809 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 GMC Yukon (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Yukon | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
