2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is newer by 4 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, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (367 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 289 kg more than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER.
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, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | GMC | Dodge |
| Model | Yukon | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
