2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2009 GMC Yukon and 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 101 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (209 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 929 kg more than 2009 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Yukon | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
