2012 Dodge Journey vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Journey and 2012 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Journey. (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Journey.
Because 2012 Dodge Journey is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Journey 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 GMC Yukon (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Journey. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Journey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Journey | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Journey | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4887 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 95 L |
