2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2010 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 505 kg more than 2010 Land Rover LR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2010 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Yukon | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4498 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
