2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 3 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 95 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q7 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 GMC Yukon.
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, 2012 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | GMC | Audi |
| Model | Yukon | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
