2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Honda CR-V

To start off, both 2009 GMC Yukon and 2009 Honda CR-V 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 172 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 967 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V. 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.

Compare all specifications:

2009 GMC Yukon 2009 Honda CR-V
Make GMC Honda
Model Yukon CR-V
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5326 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 461 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2435 kg 1468 kg
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 58 L


 

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