2026 GMC Acadia vs. 2025 GMC Yukon XL Review

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2026 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $43,700 to $64,900
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2025 GMC
Yukon XL

MSRP*: $70,900 to $105,500
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG 14 - 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 27 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 97.5 ft3 144.5 ft3
Engine
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 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, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 328 hp 355 - 420 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,800 - 8,200 lbs
Exterior Length 204.0 in 225.2 in
Exterior Width 79.6 - 80.0 in 81.0 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Head Room Front 41.2 - 42.6 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.0 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 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia and the GMC Yukon XL.

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

Dimensions
The GMC Acadia is a little narrower than the GMC Yukon XL, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the GMC Acadia, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the GMC Yukon XL.

Handling
The GMC Acadia 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
When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Acadia has a lot less horsepower than the GMC Yukon XL.

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

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