2012 GMC Yukon vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 GMC Yukon. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 590 kg more than 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover. (508 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover. 2012 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Yukon | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Yukon | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2790 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 2220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1835 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2922 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
