2021 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2021 GMC Yukon XL
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2021 GMC Yukon XL contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2021 GMC Yukon XL.
When comparing the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe's and the 2021 GMC Yukon XL's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. The 2021 GMC Yukon XL has the advantage in the area of reliability. The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2021 GMC Yukon XL have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe's and the 2021 GMC Yukon XL's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe is a better car than the 2021 GMC Yukon XL.
Pricing: A used 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe ranges from $36,900 to $58,994 while a used 2021 GMC Yukon XL is priced between $37,999 to $61,083.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe loses 53.2 percent of its value and the 2021 GMC Yukon XL loses 56.8 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe retains 3.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 GMC Yukon XL.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL is 7.4 out of 10. With both vehicles earning the same number they are extremely competitive in their vehicle segment. Chevrolet Tahoe is ranked 6 out of 12 Best Large SUVs and GMC Yukon XL is ranked 5 out of 12, with their respective reliability, retained value, and safety ratings used to break the tie, in that order. Out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Chevrolet Tahoe is ranked 18 and the GMC Yukon XL is ranked 17.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe is 7.7 out of 10. For the GMC Yukon XL the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the GMC Yukon XL a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Tahoe.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2021 GMC Yukon XL makes 355 horsepower. Both the Tahoe and the Yukon XL are rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 480 and 560 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2021 GMC Yukon XL are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2021 GMC Yukon XL have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
44000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
54102
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
44000 - 85665
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
53700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
54102
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
44000 - 85665
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
47679
Price Range:
36900 - 58994
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
49033
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
32291 - 82282
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2001
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
78472
# Good or Great Deals:
1113
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
50049
Price Range:
37999 - 61083
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
49033
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
32291 - 82282
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
456
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
83640
# Good or Great Deals:
252
Chevrolet Tahoe Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
GMC Yukon XL Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
6.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
4.8 - 14.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.291
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 GMC Yukon XL
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
6.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
4.8 - 14.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.337
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.487241865739835
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
8.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 15.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.909967621600893
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
8.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 15.5
Chevrolet Tahoe Rankings
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26 out of / 34GMC Yukon XL Rankings
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31 out of / 34Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Trim Levels
Fleet, High Country, LS, LT, Police, Premier, RST, Special Service, Z71
2021 GMC Yukon XL Trim Levels
AT4, Denali, SLE, SLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7800 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
420 / 560 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
122.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Cargo Space:
41.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
144.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5542 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
75.8 inches
Length:
210.7 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5633 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
76.5 inches
Length:
225.2 inches
Wheelbase:
134.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
275/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
265/65R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Empire Beige Metallic
Black
Black
Blue
Dark Blue Metallic / Midnight Blue Metallic / MSP Blue
Gray
Graywood Metallic / Satin Steel Metallic / Shadow Gray Metallic
Green
Woodland Green
Red
Cherry Red Tintcoat / Victory Red
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Pearl Beige Metallic
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Midnight Blue Metallic
Gray
Dark Sky Metallic / Satin Steel Metallic / Smokey Quartz Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
White
Summit White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Dark Walnut/Slate
