Both the Xpress DVX195 2011 and the Xpress Yukon 18 2009 are deep-V designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Xpress DVX195 2011 at 19,5 ft versus Xpress Yukon 18 2009 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress DVX195 2011 tips the scales at 1 673 lbs - 458 lbs more than the Xpress Yukon 18 2009 at 1 215 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 225 hp, the Xpress DVX195 2011 has a 110-hp advantage over the Xpress Yukon 18 2009's 115-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 30 gal and 30 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Xpress DVX195 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Xpress Yukon 18 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress DVX195 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress DVX195 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 19,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress Yukon 18 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.