2024 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2024 GMC Yukon XL Review

Picture of the 2024 Chevrolet Suburban

2024 Chevrolet
Suburban

MSRP*: $59,200 to $82,900
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Picture of the 2024 GMC Yukon XL

2024 GMC
Yukon XL

MSRP*: $61,200 to $101,755
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MPG - City 14 - 15 MPG 14 - 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 19 - 20 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 9 seats 7 - 9 seats
Cargo Space 144.7 ft3 144.7 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 420 hp 355 - 420 hp
Towing Capacity 7,900 - 8,300 lbs 7,800 - 8,300 lbs
Exterior Length 225.7 in 225.2 in
Exterior Width 81.1 in 81.0 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 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
The Chevrolet Suburban offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the GMC Yukon XL, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Chevrolet Suburban and the GMC Yukon XL.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Chevrolet Suburban 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Chevrolet Suburban will have less of an impact on your bank account than the GMC Yukon XL.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Suburban is about the same width as the GMC Yukon XL. When looking at overall length, the Chevrolet Suburban takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the GMC Yukon XL.

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

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Chevrolet Suburban will do just as well as the GMC Yukon XL, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Chevrolet Suburban and the GMC Yukon XL.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Chevrolet Suburban and the GMC Yukon XL are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Chevrolet Suburban and the GMC Yukon XL. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Chevrolet Suburban as you will in the GMC Yukon XL.