2011 GMC Yukon SLT vs. 2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid
To start off, both 2011 GMC Yukon SLT and 2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 GMC Yukon SLT. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Yukon SLT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid weights approximately 7 kg more than 2011 GMC Yukon SLT. 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, 2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon SLT. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon SLT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Yukon SLT | 2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Yukon | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2554 kg | 2561 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 95 L |
