Audi Q8 vs GMC Yukon XL (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,500
- Q8: 2 mpg better, 1.6 s quicker to 60.
- Yukon XL: 20 hp more, 83.8 cu ft more cargo.
- Yukon XL wins 9 of 13 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Q8 | Yukon XL | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $76,895 | $75,395 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 355 hp | Yukon XL |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | Yukon XL |
| MPG combined | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | Q8 |
| Cargo, max | 60.7 cu ft | 144.5 cu ft | Yukon XL |
| Cargo, seats up | 30.5 cu ft | 41.5 cu ft | Yukon XL |
| Rear legroom | 40.2 in | 42.0 in | Yukon XL |
| Front legroom | 41.6 in | 44.5 in | Yukon XL |
| Length | 196.6 in | 225.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.5 in | 81.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,027 lb | 5,722 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 7,700 lb | 8,200 lb | Yukon XL |
| Seats | 5 | 8 | Yukon XL |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 7.8 in | Yukon XL |
| 0-60 mph | 5.5 s tested | 7.1 s estimate | Q8 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Q8 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Q8 55 TFSI Premium AWD $75,600 | Yukon XL Elevation 4WD $75,600 | $0 |
| Yukon XL Elevation RWD $72,600 | Q8 55 TFSI Premium AWD $75,600 | $3,000 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Q8 | Yukon XL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $76,895 | $75,395 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,021 | $2,259 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,126 | $13,553 |
| Total, 6 years | $89,021 | $88,948 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Yukon XL wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Q8 | 11% |
| Power | Yukon XL | 6% |
| Space | Yukon XL | 58% |
| Towing | Yukon XL | 6% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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