2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid Denali vs. 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500
To start off, both 2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid Denali and 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500 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 Hybrid Denali is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid Denali (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid Denali should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid Denali weights approximately 93 kg more than 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Hybrid Denali (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid Denali will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid Denali | 2012 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500 | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Yukon | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 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 | 2573 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 | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 117 L |
