2011 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 269 kg more than 2011 Ford Expedition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Expedition | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Expedition | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2502 kg | 2771 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 93 L |
