2024 Acura ZDX vs. 2024 GMC Yukon Review

Picture of the 2024 Acura ZDX

2024 Acura
ZDX

MSRP*: $64,500 to $74,500
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Picture of the 2024 GMC Yukon

2024 GMC
Yukon

MSRP*: $58,200 to $98,755
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MPG - City Info not available 14 - 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 18 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 9 seats
Cargo Space 62.0 - 63.0 ft3 122.9 ft3
Engine
  • 358-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 490-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 499-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 355-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 358 - 499 hp 355 - 420 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 8,000 - 8,400 lbs
Exterior Length 197.7 in 210.0 in
Exterior Width 77.0 in 81.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Head Room Front 37.8 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 40.4 - 42.3 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.9 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Yukon than in the Acura ZDX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The GMC Yukon will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Acura ZDX.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Acura ZDX or the GMC Yukon, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Acura ZDX is much slimmer than the GMC Yukon, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Acura ZDX, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the GMC Yukon.

Handling
The Acura ZDX has the same turning radius as the GMC Yukon, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the GMC Yukon is clearly the choice over the Acura ZDX for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Acura ZDX greatly out-muscles the GMC Yukon.

Powertrain
The Acura ZDX has much lower torque than the GMC Yukon, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Acura ZDX has less seating than the GMC Yukon, making the GMC Yukon the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Acura ZDX has significantly less cargo capacity than the GMC Yukon.