2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vs. 2025 GMC Yukon XL Review

Picture of the 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ

2025 Cadillac
LYRIQ

MSRP*: $58,595 to $67,495
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Picture of the 2025 GMC Yukon XL

2025 GMC
Yukon XL

MSRP*: $70,200 to $104,800
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MPG - City Info not available 14 - 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 18 - 19 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 60.8 ft3 144.5 ft3
Engine
  • 365-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 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 Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 365 hp 355 - 420 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,800 - 8,200 lbs
Exterior Length 196.7 in 225.2 in
Exterior Width 77.8 in 81.0 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Head Room Front 38.6 in
Rear 37.7 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 Cadillac LYRIQ, 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 Cadillac LYRIQ.

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 Cadillac LYRIQ is a better financial choice over the GMC Yukon XL, when considering MSRP.

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

Handling
The Cadillac LYRIQ 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
The Cadillac LYRIQ has a little less horsepower than the GMC Yukon XL.

Powertrain
The Cadillac LYRIQ 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 Cadillac LYRIQ seats a lot fewer people than the GMC Yukon XL. The Cadillac LYRIQ has significantly less cargo capacity than the GMC Yukon XL.