2012 GMC Yukon vs. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 2012 GMC Yukon and 2012 Chevrolet Malibu were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 151 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2012 GMC Yukon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 GMC Yukon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2012 GMC Yukon | 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | GMC | Chevrolet |
Model | Yukon | Malibu |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4872 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |