2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Pontiac G8
To start off, both 2009 GMC Yukon and 2009 Pontiac G8 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 (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac G8. (255 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac G8.
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 (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G8. (252 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G8.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Yukon | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
Make | GMC | Pontiac |
Model | Yukon | G8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |