2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 2 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (365 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 625 kg more than 2013 Dodge CHARGER.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (536 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Yukon | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | GMC | Dodge |
| Model | Yukon | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2554 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
