2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2009 GMC Yukon and 2009 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2009 Volvo C70. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo C70.
Because 2009 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo C70. 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 (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo C70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo C70. 2009 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2009 Volvo C70 has manual transmission. 2009 Volvo C70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 GMC Yukon | 2009 Volvo C70 | |
Make | GMC | Volvo |
Model | Yukon | C70 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6161 cc | 2519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |