2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2013 Ford Expedition. (306 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 7 kg more than 2013 Ford Expedition. 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 (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Yukon | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 106 L |
