2012 GMC Yukon vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2012 GMC Yukon and 2012 Kia Cee'd 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 (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1473 kg more than 2012 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Kia Cee'd, 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 (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Yukon | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Yukon | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2790 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 53 L |
