2020 GMC Yukon 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.7s
- Denali 4WD, 420 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 34% of 135 SUVs (2020).
- Horsepower: top 25% of 135 SUVs (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denali 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,743 lb | 146 | 13.7 | 5.7 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $70,700 |
| Denali RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,482 lb | 153 | 13.1 | 6.0 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $67,700 |
| SLE 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,626 lb | 126 | 15.8 | 6.4 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | $53,600 |
| SLT Standard Edition 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,626 lb | 126 | 15.8 | 6.4 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | $57,800 |
| SLT 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,626 lb | 126 | 15.8 | 6.4 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | $60,800 |
| SLE RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,379 lb | 132 | 15.2 | 6.7 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | RWD | $50,600 |
| SLT Standard Edition RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,379 lb | 132 | 15.2 | 6.7 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | RWD | $54,800 |
| SLT RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,379 lb | 132 | 15.2 | 6.7 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | RWD | $57,800 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 6 | 355 hp | SLE RWD | $50,600 | Base | $2,133 | Base |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 2 | 420 hp | Denali RWD | $67,700 | +$17,100 | $2,259 | +$125 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed automatic | 6 | SLE RWD | $50,600 | 6.4 s |
| 10-speed automatic | 2 | Denali RWD | $67,700 | 5.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the SLE RWD: 355 hp, 18 mpg, $50,600. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator | RWD | 400 hp | 21 mpg | $51,100 | 5.4 s |
| Ford Expedition | XL 4WD | 375 hp | 19 mpg | $51,990 | 6.1 s |
| Volvo XC60 | T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum | 400 hp | 27 mpg | $53,950 | 4.9 s |
| Ford Explorer | ST 4WD | 400 hp | 20 mpg | $54,740 | 5.2 s |
| BMW X3 | M40i AWD | 382 hp | 23 mpg | $55,900 | 4.4 s |
Yukon by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 GMC Yukon: 0.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 GMC Yukon.
| Measure | 2020 GMC Yukon | 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Denali 4WD | LS 4WD |
| 0-60 | 5.7 s | 6.2 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 355 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,743 lb | 5,456 lb |
| hp per ton | 146 | 130 |
| lb per hp | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| MSRP | $70,700 | $52,000 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree