2024 Audi Q8 vs. 2024 GMC Yukon XL Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi Q8

2024 Audi
Q8

MSRP*: $73,700
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2024 GMC
Yukon XL

MSRP*: $61,200 to $101,755
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MPG - City 17 MPG 14 - 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 9 seats
Cargo Space 60.7 ft3 144.7 ft3
Engine
  • 335-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 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 Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 335 hp 355 - 420 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,800 - 8,300 lbs
Exterior Length 196.6 in 225.2 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 81.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 40.2 in
Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Head Room Front 37.1 in
Rear 38.1 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 XL than in the Audi Q8, due to its greater head- and legroom. The GMC Yukon XL will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi Q8.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi Q8 as you will with the GMC Yukon XL, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). The Audi Q8 is somewhat more expensive than the GMC Yukon XL.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q8 is much slimmer than the GMC Yukon XL, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi Q8, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the GMC Yukon XL.

Handling
The Audi Q8 has the same turning radius as the GMC Yukon XL, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Audi Q8 has a little less horsepower than the GMC Yukon XL.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Audi Q8 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the GMC Yukon XL.

Utility
The Audi Q8 has less seating than the GMC Yukon XL, making the GMC Yukon XL the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi Q8 has significantly less cargo capacity than the GMC Yukon XL.