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GMC Yukon vs GMC Yukon XL (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,000

Car 1

Car 2

YukonYukon XLMSRP + destination$72,395$75,395Horsepower355 hp355 hpTorque383 lb-ft383 lb-ftMPG combined17 mpg17 mpgCargo, max122.8 cu ft144.5 cu ftCargo, seats up25.5 cu ft41.5 cu ftRear legroom42.0 in42.0 inFront legroom44.5 in44.5 inTowing8,400 lb8,200 lbSeats88Ground clearance8.3 in7.8 in0-60 mph6.9 s7.1 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Yukon Elevation RWD vs Yukon XL Elevation RWD
MeasureYukonYukon XLWinner
MSRP + destination$72,395$75,395Yukon
Horsepower355 hp355 hpAbout the same
Torque383 lb-ft383 lb-ftAbout the same
MPG combined17 mpg17 mpgAbout the same
Cargo, max122.8 cu ft144.5 cu ftYukon XL
Cargo, seats up25.5 cu ft41.5 cu ftYukon XL
Rear legroom42.0 in42.0 inAbout the same
Front legroom44.5 in44.5 inAbout the same
Length210.1 in225.2 inNot scored
Width81.0 in81.0 inNot scored
Curb weight5,602 lb5,722 lbNot scored
Towing8,400 lb8,200 lbYukon
Seats88About the same
Ground clearance8.3 in7.8 inYukon
0-60 mph6.9 s estimate7.1 s estimateYukon
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
Yukon Elevation RWD
$69,600
Yukon XL Elevation RWD
$72,600
$3,000
Yukon XL Elevation RWD
$72,600
Yukon Elevation 4WD
$72,600
$0

Cost to run

Yukon costs $3,000 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostYukonYukon XL
MSRP + destination$72,395$75,395
Fuel or charging, 1 year$2,259$2,259
Fuel or charging, 6 years$13,553$13,553
Total, 6 years$85,948$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.

Yukon wins if Space weight is 2 or less.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceYukon4%
MPGAbout the same
PowerAbout the same
SpaceYukon XL15%
TowingYukon2%

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked