GMC Yukon vs GMC Yukon XL (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$3,000
- Yukon: $3,000 cheaper, 200 lb more towing.
- Yukon XL: 21.7 cu ft more cargo, 16.0 cu ft more seats-up cargo.
- Yukon wins 4 of 13 measures.
| Measure | Yukon | Yukon XL | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $72,395 | $75,395 | Yukon |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 355 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 122.8 cu ft | 144.5 cu ft | Yukon XL |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.5 cu ft | 41.5 cu ft | Yukon XL |
| Rear legroom | 42.0 in | 42.0 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | 44.5 in | About the same |
| Length | 210.1 in | 225.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 81.0 in | 81.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,602 lb | 5,722 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 8,400 lb | 8,200 lb | Yukon |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 7.8 in | Yukon |
| 0-60 mph | 6.9 s estimate | 7.1 s estimate | Yukon |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Cost | Yukon | Yukon 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.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Yukon | 4% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | Yukon XL | 15% |
| Towing | Yukon | 2% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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