2025 GMC Yukon XL mpg
Combined mpg, Elevation RWD
17mpg
- 15 city, 20 highway.
- 6.5 mpg below the median of 154 SUVs (2025).
- 13 trims: 16 to 17 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation RWD | 5.3L 8cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | 28.0 | 476 | $2,259 |
| 2WD 4dr Elevation | 5.3L | 2WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | 28.0 | 476 | $2,259 |
| 4WD 4dr Elevation | 5.3L | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | 28.0 | 476 | $2,259 |
| 4WD 4dr AT4 | 5.3L | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | 28.0 | 476 | $2,259 |
| AT4 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | 28.0 | 448 | $2,400 |
| 2WD 4dr Denali | 6.2L | 2WD | 15 | 19 to 20 | 16 | 28.0 | 448 | $2,400 |
| 4WD 4dr Denali | 6.2L | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | 28.0 | 448 | $2,400 |
| AT4 Ultimate 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | 28.0 | 448 | $2,400 |
| 4WD 4dr AT4 Ultimate | 6.2L | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | 28.0 | 448 | $2,400 |
| Denali Ultimate 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | 28.0 | 448 | $2,400 |
| 4WD 4dr Denali Ultimate | 6.2L | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | 28.0 | 448 | $2,400 |
| Denali 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | 28.0 | 448 | $2,400 |
| Elevation 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | 28.0 | 448 | $2,400 |
Fuel cost
Elevation RWD, 17 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $2,259
- Per month
- $188
- Per mile
- 18.8 cents
- Fill the tank
- $89.60
- Top trim: 4WD 4dr Denali Ultimate. $2,400 a year. $141 more than the Elevation RWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 5.0 | $16.00 |
| 300 miles | 15.0 | $48.00 |
| 500 miles | 25.0 | $80.00 |
| 1,000 miles | 50.0 | $160 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $163
- Per year
- $1,958
- Miles a month
- 867
Elevation RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 17 mpg good? No. Beats 7% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 GMC Yukon XL | Elevation RWD | 17 mpg | |
| 2025 GMC Yukon | Elevation RWD | 17 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback | Q6 e-tron Premium AWD | 307 mi range | Compare |
| 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron | Premium AWD | 275 mi range | Compare |
| 2025 Polestar 3 | Long Range Single Motor RWD | 342 mi range | |
| 2025 BMW X5 | sDrive40i RWD | 25 mpg | |
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N | AWD | 221 mi range |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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