2025 GMC Yukon 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.9s
- 4WD 4dr Denali, 420 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 97 of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: top 33% of 185 SUVs (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD 4dr Denali | 6.2L | 420 hp | N/A | 5,752 lb | 146 | 13.7 | 5.9 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $81,200 |
| Denali Ultimate 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,827 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.9 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $101,800 |
| 4WD 4dr Denali Ultimate | 6.2L | 420 hp | N/A | 5,752 lb | 146 | 13.7 | 5.9 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $102,500 |
| Denali 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,827 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.9 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| 2WD 4dr Denali | 6.2L | 420 hp | N/A | 5,677 lb | 148 | 13.5 | 6.1 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 2WD | $78,200 |
| Denali RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,827 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 6.3 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $77,500 |
| 4WD 4dr Elevation | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,752 lb | 123 | 16.2 | 6.4 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $70,900 |
| Elevation 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,677 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 6.4 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | N/A |
| 2WD 4dr Elevation | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,383 lb | 132 | 15.2 | 6.7 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 2WD | $67,900 |
| AT4 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,677 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 6.9 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $74,200 |
| 4WD 4dr AT4 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,752 lb | 123 | 16.2 | 6.9 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $74,900 |
| AT4 Ultimate 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,827 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 6.9 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $95,800 |
| 4WD 4dr AT4 Ultimate | 6.2L | 420 hp | N/A | 5,752 lb | 146 | 13.7 | 6.9 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $96,500 |
| Elevation RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,677 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 7.0 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $67,200 |
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 | Elevation RWD | $67,200 | Base | $2,259 | Base |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 8 | 420 hp | Denali RWD | $77,500 | +$10,300 | N/A | N/A |
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 | 14 | Elevation RWD | $67,200 | 5.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Elevation RWD: 355 hp, 17 mpg, $67,200. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Armada | 4x2 SV | 425 hp | 18 mpg | $57,520 | N/A |
| Jeep Wrangler | 4xe Sahara 4xe 4WD | 375 hp | 20 mpg | $57,695 | 5.4 s |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe | Sahara 4xe 4WD | 375 hp | 20 mpg | $57,695 | N/A |
| Toyota Grand Highlander | Hybrid MAX Platinum AWD | 362 hp | 27 mpg | $58,775 | 7.8 s |
| Genesis GV70 | 3.5T Sport AWD | 375 hp | 20 mpg | $58,800 | 5.1 s |
| Lincoln Aviator | Premiere RWD | 400 hp | 21 mpg | $59,295 | N/A |
Cheapest 6 of 26.
Yukon by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 GMC Yukon.
| Measure | 2025 GMC Yukon | 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 4WD 4dr Denali | 4WD 4dr LS |
| 0-60 | 5.9 s | 5.8 s |
| Basis | Online | Online |
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 355 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,752 lb | 5,580 lb |
| hp per ton | 146 | 127 |
| lb per hp | 13.7 | 15.7 |
| MSRP | $81,200 | $62,500 |
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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