2025 GMC Yukon XL vs. 2024 Nissan ARIYA Review

Picture of the 2025 GMC Yukon XL

2025 GMC
Yukon XL

MSRP*: $69,900 to $104,300
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan ARIYA

2024 Nissan
ARIYA

MSRP*: $39,590 to $54,190
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MPG - City 14 - 15 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 18 - 19 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 144.5 ft3 59.7 ft3
Engine
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 214-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 238-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 335-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 389-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 420 hp 214 - 389 hp
Towing Capacity 7,800 - 8,200 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 225.2 in 182.9 in
Exterior Width 81.0 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 40.4 - 42.3 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.9 in
Front 37.9 - 39.6 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.3 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Yukon XL than in the Nissan ARIYA. 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 Nissan ARIYA.

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 Nissan ARIYA, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Yukon XL is much wider than the Nissan ARIYA, 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 Nissan ARIYA.

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

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Yukon XL greatly out-muscles the Nissan ARIYA.

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 Nissan ARIYA.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the GMC Yukon XL more than the Nissan ARIYA, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the GMC Yukon XL, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Nissan ARIYA.