2026 Genesis GV70 vs. 2025 GMC Yukon XL Review

Picture of the 2026 Genesis GV70

2026 Genesis
GV70

MSRP*: $48,985 to $71,095
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Picture of the 2025 GMC Yukon XL

2025 GMC
Yukon XL

MSRP*: $70,900 to $105,500
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MPG - City 18 - 22 MPG 14 - 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 28 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 56.9 ft3 144.5 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 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 All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 375 hp 355 - 420 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 7,800 - 8,200 lbs
Exterior Length 185.6 in 225.2 in
Exterior Width 75.2 in 81.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.1 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 Genesis GV70, 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 Genesis GV70.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Genesis GV70 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 Genesis GV70 is a better financial choice over the GMC Yukon XL, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Genesis GV70 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 Genesis GV70, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the GMC Yukon XL.

Handling
The Genesis GV70 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 Genesis GV70 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Genesis GV70 has a lot less horsepower than the GMC Yukon XL.

Powertrain
The Genesis GV70 has much lower torque than the GMC Yukon XL, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Genesis GV70 seats a lot fewer people than the GMC Yukon XL. The Genesis GV70 has significantly less cargo capacity than the GMC Yukon XL.