2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 756 kg more than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. 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 (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
2011 GMC Yukon | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Yukon | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2809 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 91 L |