2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2011 GMC Yukon and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1239 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 Volkswagen Jetta, 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 (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. 2011 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 GMC Yukon | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
Model | Yukon | Jetta |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2673 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4644 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1482 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2651 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 55 L |