2024 GMC Yukon XL vs. 2024 INFINITI QX80 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 2024 INFINITI QX80

2024 INFINITI
QX80

MSRP*: $74,150 to $88,450
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MPG - City 14 - 15 MPG 13 - 14 MPG
MPG - Hwy 18 - 20 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 9 seats 8 seats
Cargo Space 144.7 ft3 95.1 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 5.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 420 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity 7,800 - 8,300 lbs 8,500 lbs
Exterior Length 225.2 in 210.2 in
Exterior Width 81.0 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Front 39.6 in
Rear 41.0 in
Head Room Front 40.4 - 42.3 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.9 in
Front 39.9 in
Rear 40.0 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 rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the INFINITI QX80, with comparable head- and legroom. 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 INFINITI QX80.

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 INFINITI QX80, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the GMC Yukon XL will have less of an impact on your bank account than the INFINITI QX80.

Dimensions
The GMC Yukon XL is a little wider than the INFINITI QX80, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. 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 INFINITI QX80.

Handling
The GMC Yukon XL has a larger turning radius than the INFINITI QX80, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the INFINITI QX80, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the GMC Yukon XL. The GMC Yukon XL has a little less horsepower than the INFINITI QX80.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the GMC Yukon XL doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the INFINITI QX80.

Utility
The GMC Yukon XL has less seating than the INFINITI QX80, making the INFINITI QX80 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 INFINITI QX80.