2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2009 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 265 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayenne.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Porsche Cayenne (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Yukon. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Yukon | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5327 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
