2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2010 Lotus Exige

To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 150 kg more than 2010 Lotus Exige.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Exige. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Exige.

Compare all specifications:

2009 GMC Yukon 2010 Lotus Exige
Make GMC Lotus
Model Yukon Exige
Year Released 2009 2010
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5999 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 332 HP 425 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 498 Nm 489 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2141 kg 1991 kg
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 5098 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1895 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1438 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3063 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.4 L/100km 21.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 90 L


 

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