2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 Audi S5

To start off, both 2011 GMC Yukon and 2011 Audi S5 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Audi S5. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi S5.

Because 2011 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S5 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, 2011 GMC Yukon (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi S5. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi S5.

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2011 GMC Yukon 2011 Audi S5
Make GMC Audi
Model Yukon S5
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6000 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 352 HP 333 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 517 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2900 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 7-speed automated manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity 148 L 64 L