GMC Yukon XL vs. GMC Suburban
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Yukon XL and GMC Suburban 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 GMC Yukon XL and the GMC Suburban.
When we compare the GMC Yukon XL's and the GMC Suburban's specifications and ratings, the GMC Yukon XL has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The GMC Suburban has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the GMC Yukon XL's and the GMC Suburban's specifications and ratings, the GMC Yukon XL is a better car than the GMC Suburban.
Pricing: A used 2024 GMC Yukon XL ranges from $70,389 to $127,991 while a used 1999 GMC Suburban is priced between $2,979 to $17,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the GMC Yukon XL’s base engine makes 355 horsepower, and the GMC Suburban base engine makes 255 horsepower. The Yukon XL is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 560 miles. The Suburban is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 714 miles.This gives the GMC Yukon XL the advantage in fuel efficiency and the GMC Suburban the advantage in maximum range. The Yukon XL uses regular unleaded, and the Suburban uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The GMC Yukon XL and GMC Suburban are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The GMC Yukon XL has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$71,924 - $104,845
Starting MSRP:
$61,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$53,950
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$34,520 - $61,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,304
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$93,518
Price Range:
$70,389 - $127,991
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$73,614
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$43,593 - $93,518
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3,971
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
194
# Good or Great Deals:
48
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,773
Price Range:
$2,979 - $17,995
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
166,927
# Good or Great Deals:
2
GMC Yukon XL Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
GMC Suburban Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Yukon XL
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
10
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
9.7 - 10.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
65.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Suburban
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 2.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
GMC Yukon XL Rankings
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17 out of / 39Ranking
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28 out of / 39Ranking
30 out of / 34Ranking
31 out of / 39GMC Suburban Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
GMC Yukon XL Trim Levels
AT4, Denali, Denali Ultimate, SLE, SLT
GMC Suburban Trim Levels
C1500, C1500 SLE, C1500 SLT, C2500, C2500 SLE, C2500 SLT, K1500, K1500 SLE, K1500 SLT, K2500, K2500 SLE, K2500 SLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7800 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
504 / 714 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
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:
41.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
144.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4820 lbs
Width:
76.7 inches
Height:
71.3 inches
Length:
219.5 inches
Wheelbase:
131.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
265/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Pearl Beige Metallic
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Midnight Blue Metallic
Gray
Sterling Metallic / Titanium Rush Metallic
Red
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
White
Summit White
Gold
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Indigo Blue Metallic
Gray
Pewter Metallic / Storm Gray Metallic
Red
Dark Toreador Red Metallic / Fire Red
White
Summit White
Gold
Copper Metallic / Gold Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Dark Walnut/Slate
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Gray
Beige
Neutral
Blue
Navy
Red
Ruby
