2012 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 156 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton 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, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton 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, 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Yukon | 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Yukon | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2471 kg | 2315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3001 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
