Toyota Land Cruiser vs. GMC Yukon
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Land Cruiser and GMC Yukon 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 Toyota Land Cruiser and the GMC Yukon.
When we compare the Toyota Land Cruiser's and the GMC Yukon's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Land Cruiser has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The GMC Yukon has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Land Cruiser's and the GMC Yukon's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Land Cruiser is a better car than the GMC Yukon.
Pricing: A used 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser ranges from $64,000 to $99,919 while a used 2021 GMC Yukon is priced between $39,990 to $61,497.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Land Cruiser loses 37.7 percent of its value and the GMC Yukon loses 53.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Land Cruiser retains 15.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the GMC Yukon.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Land Cruiser is 8.7 out of 10 while the GMC Yukon's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Land Cruiser being ranked 1 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the GMC Yukon being ranked 15 out of 34. Out of 12 Best Large SUVs, the Toyota Land Cruiser is ranked 1 and the GMC Yukon is ranked 4.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Land Cruiser is 8.8 out of 10. For the GMC Yukon the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Land Cruiser an advantage in reliability compared to the GMC Yukon.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Land Cruiser’s base engine makes 381 horsepower, and the GMC Yukon base engine makes 355 horsepower. The Land Cruiser is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 418 miles. The Yukon is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. This gives the GMC Yukon the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Land Cruiser. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Land Cruiser and GMC Yukon are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The GMC Yukon has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
85665
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
54102
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
44000 - 85665
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
51000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
54102
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
44000 - 85665
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
82282
Price Range:
64000 - 99919
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
49033
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
32291 - 82282
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
14
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
53466
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
51186
Price Range:
39990 - 61497
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
49033
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
32291 - 82282
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
850
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
74125
# Good or Great Deals:
293
Toyota Land Cruiser Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
GMC Yukon Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Land Cruiser
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
14.4
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:
0.731
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Yukon
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.0
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:
0.295
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4353739576522948
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:
12.846660798804413
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
8.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 15.5
Toyota Land Cruiser Rankings
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4 out of / 12Ranking
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13 out of / 34Ranking
14 out of / 34Ranking
25 out of / 34Ranking
26 out of / 34Ranking
32 out of / 34Ranking
33 out of / 34GMC Yukon Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 34Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 34Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 34Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 34Ranking
9 out of / 34Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
13 out of / 34Ranking
14 out of / 30Ranking
15 out of / 34Ranking
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27 out of / 34Ranking
27 out of / 30Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Toyota Land Cruiser Trim Levels
Base, Heritage Edition
GMC Yukon Trim Levels
AT4, Denali, SLE, SLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
381 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
401 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8100 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7900 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
320 / 418 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):
360 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
82.8 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:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
122.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5815 lbs
Width:
78 inches
Height:
74 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5490 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
76.5 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P285/60R18
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
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Gray
Dark Sky Metallic / Satin Steel Metallic / Smokey Quartz Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Summit White
Beige
Pearl Beige Metallic
Blue
Midnight Blue Metallic
Red
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Terra
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Dark Walnut/Slate
