2010 GMC Yukon vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2010 GMC Yukon and 2010 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2010 Saturn Vue. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2010 Saturn Vue.
Because 2010 GMC Yukon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 GMC Yukon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Vue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Saturn Vue. (227 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
2010 GMC Yukon | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
Make | GMC | Saturn |
Model | Yukon | Vue |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |