2025 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2025 GMC Yukon XL Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe

2025 Chevrolet
Tahoe

MSRP*: $58,500 to $81,200
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Picture of the 2025 GMC Yukon XL

2025 GMC
Yukon XL

MSRP*: $69,900 to $104,300
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MPG - City Info not available 14 - 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 18 - 19 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 9 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 122.7 ft3 144.5 ft3
Engine
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel 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 8,100 - 8,400 lbs 7,800 - 8,200 lbs
Exterior Length 211.3 in 225.2 in
Exterior Width 81.0 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 Tahoe 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 Tahoe and the GMC Yukon XL.

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 Tahoe will have less of an impact on your bank account than the GMC Yukon XL.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Tahoe is about the same width as the GMC Yukon XL. If you go with the Chevrolet Tahoe, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the GMC Yukon XL.

Handling
The Chevrolet Tahoe has a significantly smaller turning radius than the GMC Yukon XL, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Chevrolet Tahoe will do just as well as the GMC Yukon XL, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Chevrolet Tahoe has a little less horsepower than the GMC Yukon XL.

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

Utility
The Chevrolet Tahoe has less seating than the GMC Yukon XL, making the GMC Yukon XL the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Chevrolet Tahoe has less cargo space than the GMC Yukon XL, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.