2024 GMC Yukon XL vs. 2025 Honda Pilot Review

Picture of the 2024 GMC Yukon XL

2024 GMC
Yukon XL

MSRP*: $61,200 to $101,755
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Picture of the 2025 Honda Pilot

2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $40,200 to $54,580
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MPG - City 14 - 15 MPG 18 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 18 - 20 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 9 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 144.7 ft3 86.5 - 87.0 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 420 hp 285 hp
Towing Capacity 7,800 - 8,300 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 225.2 in 199.9 - 200.2 in
Exterior Width 81.0 in 78.5 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Head Room Front 40.4 - 42.3 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.9 in
Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 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 XL offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Honda Pilot. The GMC Yukon XL will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Honda Pilot.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the GMC Yukon XL as you will with the Honda Pilot, 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). The GMC Yukon XL will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Honda Pilot, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Yukon XL is much wider than the Honda Pilot, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the GMC Yukon XL, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Honda Pilot.

Handling
The GMC Yukon XL has a significantly larger turning radius than the Honda Pilot, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the GMC Yukon XL is clearly the choice over the Honda Pilot for pulling heavy loads. The GMC Yukon XL has a little more horsepower than the Honda Pilot.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Yukon XL does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Honda Pilot.

Utility
The GMC Yukon XL has less seating than the Honda Pilot, making the Honda Pilot the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. With the GMC Yukon XL, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Honda Pilot.