2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2012 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2012 Ford Explorer 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 30 more horse power than 2012 Ford Explorer. (290 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Explorer weights approximately 337 kg more than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Because 2009 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Explorer. 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 (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Explorer. (345 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Explorer.
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2009 GMC Yukon | 2012 Ford Explorer | |
Make | GMC | Ford |
Model | Yukon | Explorer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5006 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 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 | 70 L |