2024 Ford
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2024 GMC
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| MPG - City | 26 - 42 MPG | 14 - 15 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 36 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 9 seats |
| Cargo Space | 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 | 144.7 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 180 - 192 hp | 355 - 420 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 2,000 lbs | 7,800 - 8,300 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 181.2 in | 225.2 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.1 in | 81.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in |
Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Ford Escape than the GMC Yukon XL.
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 Ford Escape.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape 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). Clearly, the Ford Escape is a better financial choice over the GMC Yukon XL, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Escape 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 Ford Escape, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the GMC Yukon XL.
Handling
The Ford Escape 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
In terms of towing capacity, the GMC Yukon XL is clearly the choice over the Ford Escape for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Escape has a lot less horsepower than the GMC Yukon XL.
Powertrain
The Ford Escape has much lower torque than the GMC Yukon XL, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Ford Escape has less seating than the GMC Yukon XL, making the GMC Yukon XL the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Ford Escape has significantly less cargo capacity than the GMC Yukon XL.