2025 GMC
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2025 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 14 - 15 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 18 - 19 MPG | 32 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 144.5 ft3 | 69.1 - 74.4 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 355 - 420 hp | 180 - 182 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 7,800 - 8,200 lbs | 1,500 - 3,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 225.2 in | 182.7 - 183.3 in |
| Exterior Width | 81.0 in | 72.0 - 72.2 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in |
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.4 - 42.3 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.9 in |
Front 40.0 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.6 - 39.6 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Yukon XL than in the Subaru Forester.
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 Subaru Forester.
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 Subaru Forester, 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 Subaru Forester, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the GMC Yukon XL is much wider than the Subaru Forester, 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 Subaru Forester.
Handling
The GMC Yukon XL has a significantly larger turning radius than the Subaru Forester, 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 Subaru Forester for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Yukon XL greatly out-muscles the Subaru Forester.
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 Subaru Forester.
Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the GMC Yukon XL more than the Subaru Forester, due to its significantly greater seating capacity.
With the GMC Yukon XL, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Subaru Forester.