2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 2 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, 2009 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 71 kg more than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder.
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2009 GMC Yukon | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | GMC | Nissan |
Model | Yukon | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1834 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |