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2026 GMC Yukon 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

5.6s

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Yukon: 5.6 s2.4 s9.6 sQuicker on the left
175 SUVs (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2026 GMC Yukon: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Denali 4WD6.2L 8-cyl420 hp460 lb-ft5,671 lb14813.55.6 sEstimate10-speed automatic4WD$83,400
AT4 Ultimate 4WD6.2L 8-cyl420 hp460 lb-ft5,868 lb14314.05.8 sEstimate10-speed automatic4WD$97,900
Denali Ultimate 4WD6.2L 8-cyl420 hp460 lb-ft5,868 lb14314.05.8 sEstimate10-speed automatic4WD$103,900
Denali RWD6.2L 8-cyl420 hp460 lb-ft5,671 lb14813.56.1 sEstimate10-speed automaticRWD$80,400
Elevation 4WD5.3L 8-cyl355 hp383 lb-ft5,602 lb12715.86.3 sEstimate10-speed automatic4WD$72,600
AT4 4WD5.3L 8-cyl355 hp383 lb-ft5,799 lb12216.36.5 sEstimate10-speed automatic4WD$76,600
Elevation RWD5.3L 8-cyl355 hp383 lb-ft5,602 lb12715.86.9 sEstimate10-speed automaticRWD$69,600

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.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
5.3L 8-cyl3355 hpElevation RWD$69,600Base$2,259Base
6.2L 8-cyl4420 hpDenali RWD$80,400+$10,800$2,259$0

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
10-speed automatic7Elevation RWD$69,6005.6 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the Elevation RWD: 355 hp, 17 mpg, $69,600. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2026 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Lincoln AviatorPremiere AWD400 hp20 mpg$59,410N/A
Toyota Grand HighlanderHybrid MAX Platinum AWD362 hp27 mpg$60,1755.5 s
Volvo XC60T8 Core AWD455 hp28 mpg$61,1504.5 s
Ford ExpeditionActive 4x2400 hp19 mpg$62,7006.4 s
Nissan Armada4x2 SL425 hp18 mpg$63,5306.3 s
Jeep Grand Wagoneer4x2420 hp19 mpg$63,9956.2 s

Cheapest 6 of 22.

Yukon by year

5.5 s6.0 s6.5 s7.0 s2009201220152018202120242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2026 Chevrolet Tahoe: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe.

2026 GMC Yukon5.6 s2026 Chevrolet Tahoe5.5 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2026 GMC Yukon and 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe
Measure2026 GMC Yukon2026 Chevrolet Tahoe
TrimDenali 4WDHigh Country 4WD
0-605.6 s5.5 s
BasisEstimateEstimate
Horsepower420 hp420 hp
Curb weight5,671 lb5,580 lb
hp per ton148151
lb per hp13.513.3
MSRP$83,400$83,700

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked