2013 GMC Sierra vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2013 GMC Sierra and 2013 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra. (298 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 17 kg more than 2013 GMC Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 GMC Sierra | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Sierra | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 2471 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1872 mm | 1954 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.9 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
