2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2009 GMC Yukon and 2009 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XK. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 815 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XK. 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 Jaguar XK (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (368 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | GMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Yukon | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 327 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 368 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 71 L |
