2025 GMC Yukon vs. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Review

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2025 GMC
Yukon

MSRP*: $67,200 to $101,800
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Picture of the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

2025 Jeep
Grand Cherokee L

MSRP*: $39,035 to $60,560
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MPG - City 14 - 15 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 18 - 20 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 122.8 ft3 84.6 ft3
Engine
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 293-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 420 hp 293 hp
Towing Capacity 8,000 - 8,400 lbs 6,200 lbs
Exterior Length 210.1 in 204.9 in
Exterior Width 81.0 in 77.5 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 40.4 - 42.3 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.9 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 39.9 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 Yukon offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The GMC Yukon will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

Convenience
With the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the GMC Yukon, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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). The GMC Yukon will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Yukon is much wider than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the GMC Yukon, which is slightly longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

Handling
The GMC Yukon has the same turning radius as the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the GMC Yukon is clearly the choice over the Jeep Grand Cherokee L for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Yukon greatly out-muscles the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Yukon does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

Utility
The GMC Yukon offers greater seating capacity than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the GMC Yukon, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.