2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2009 GMC Yukon and 2009 Renault Clio 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 199 more horse power than 2009 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 515 kg more than 2009 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon will offer significantly more control. 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 (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2009 Renault Clio | |
| Make | GMC | Renault |
| Model | Yukon | Clio |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 55 L |
