2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 GMC Yukon. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 194 kg more than 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
2011 GMC Yukon | 2012 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Yukon | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2809 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 93 L |