2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2025 GMC Yukon Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Explorer

2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $39,855 to $56,260
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Picture of the 2025 GMC Yukon

2025 GMC
Yukon

MSRP*: $66,900 to $101,300
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MPG - City 18 - 20 MPG 14 - 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 29 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 122.8 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-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 Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 355 - 420 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 8,000 - 8,400 lbs
Exterior Length 198.8 in 210.1 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 81.0 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Ford Explorer than the GMC Yukon. The GMC Yukon will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Ford Explorer.

Convenience
The Ford Explorer requires fewer stops at the gas station than the GMC Yukon, making it more convenient to drive.

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 Explorer is a better financial choice over the GMC Yukon, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Explorer is much slimmer than the GMC Yukon, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Ford Explorer, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the GMC Yukon.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the GMC Yukon is clearly the choice over the Ford Explorer for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Explorer has a lot less horsepower than the GMC Yukon.

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

Utility
The Ford Explorer has less seating than the GMC Yukon, making the GMC Yukon the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.