2023 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 41% of 176 SUVs (2023).
- Horsepower: top 29% of 176 SUVs (2023).
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 | 5,827 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.7 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $77,305 |
| Denali Ultimate 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,827 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.7 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $94,555 |
| Denali RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,356 lb | 157 | 12.8 | 5.9 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $74,305 |
| SLE 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,677 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 6.4 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $60,400 |
| SLT 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,677 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 6.4 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $67,100 |
| AT4 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,677 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 6.4 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $70,705 |
| SLE RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,356 lb | 133 | 15.1 | 6.7 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $57,400 |
| SLT RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,356 lb | 133 | 15.1 | 6.7 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $64,100 |
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 | 5 | 355 hp | SLE RWD | $57,400 | Base | $2,259 | Base |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 3 | 420 hp | Denali RWD | $74,305 | +$16,905 | $2,400 | +$141 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic | 8 | SLE RWD | $57,400 | 5.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the SLE RWD: 355 hp, 17 mpg, $57,400. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | ST RWD | 400 hp | 20 mpg | $50,005 | N/A |
| Lincoln Aviator | Livery RWD | 400 hp | 21 mpg | $51,370 | N/A |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe | Willys 4xe 4WD | 375 hp | 20 mpg | $54,735 | N/A |
| Ford Expedition | XL 4x2 | 380 hp | 19 mpg | $54,755 | 6.4 s |
| Genesis GV70 | 3.5T Sport AWD | 375 hp | 21 mpg | $55,250 | 5.2 s |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | AMG 45 4MATIC | 382 hp | 22 mpg | $56,650 | N/A |
Cheapest 6 of 17.
Yukon by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 GMC Yukon: 0.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe.
| Measure | 2023 GMC Yukon | 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Denali 4WD | High Country RWD |
| 0-60 | 5.7 s | 5.9 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 420 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,827 lb | 5,356 lb |
| hp per ton | 144 | 157 |
| lb per hp | 13.9 | 12.8 |
| MSRP | $77,305 | $74,400 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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