2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2009 GMC Yukon and 2009 Subaru Forester 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 85 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (225 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1178 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Yukon | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | GMC | Subaru |
Model | Yukon | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |