2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2009 GMC Yukon and 2009 Pontiac G6 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 165 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac G6. (162 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac G6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 450 kg more than 2009 Pontiac G6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Pontiac G6, 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G6. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2009 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Yukon | G6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 327 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 368 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 97.8 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 | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
