2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 42 kg more than 2012 GMC Yukon.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Land Rover | GMC |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Yukon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 497 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 95 L |