2025 Ford
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2024 GMC
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 14 - 15 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | 18 - 20 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 7 - 9 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | 144.7 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| 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 | 7,800 - 8,300 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.8 in | 225.2 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Ford Explorer than the GMC Yukon XL.
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 Ford Explorer.
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 XL, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Explorer 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 Ford Explorer, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the GMC Yukon XL.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the GMC Yukon XL is clearly the choice over the Ford Explorer for pulling heavy loads.
The Ford Explorer has a little less horsepower than the GMC Yukon XL.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Ford Explorer doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the GMC Yukon XL.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Explorer and the GMC Yukon XL.