2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2011 GMC Yukon and 2011 Kia Sedona 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 (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2011 Kia Sedona. (271 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 577 kg more than 2011 Kia Sedona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 GMC Yukon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sedona, 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, 2011 GMC Yukon (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sedona. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2011 GMC Yukon | 2011 Kia Sedona | |
Make | GMC | Kia |
Model | Yukon | Sedona |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 497 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2561 kg | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1829 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3020 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |