2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid Denali vs. 2012 GMC Yukon XL Denali
To start off, both 2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid Denali and 2012 GMC Yukon XL Denali were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon XL Denali is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon XL Denali (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid Denali. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon XL Denali should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid Denali. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid Denali weights approximately 62 kg more than 2012 GMC Yukon XL Denali.
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, 2012 GMC Yukon XL Denali (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid Denali. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon XL Denali will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid Denali.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid Denali | 2012 GMC Yukon XL Denali | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Yukon | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2666 kg | 2604 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 117 L |
