2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 2009 GMC Yukon and 2009 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. (196 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 GMC Yukon.
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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2009 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | GMC | Jeep |
| Model | Yukon | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
