2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 Nissan Rogue
To start off, both 2011 GMC Yukon and 2011 Nissan Rogue 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 162 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Rogue. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1173 kg more than 2011 Nissan Rogue. 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 Nissan Rogue, 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Yukon | 2011 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Yukon | Rogue |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2683 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4656 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
