2024 Ford Expedition vs. 2024 GMC Yukon XL Review

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2024 Ford
Expedition

MSRP*: $54,660 to $83,800
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Picture of the 2024 GMC Yukon XL

2024 GMC
Yukon XL

MSRP*: $61,200 to $101,755
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MPG - City 16 - 17 MPG 14 - 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 19 - 23 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 9 seats
Cargo Space 104.6 ft3 144.7 ft3
Engine
  • 380-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 380 - 440 hp 355 - 420 hp
Towing Capacity 6,000 lbs 7,800 - 8,300 lbs
Exterior Length 210.0 in 225.2 in
Exterior Width 79.9 in 81.0 in
Leg Room Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Head Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 40.0 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Ford Expedition offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the GMC Yukon XL, with comparable head- and legroom. The GMC Yukon XL offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Ford Expedition, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Expedition as you will with the GMC Yukon XL, 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 Ford Expedition will have less of an impact on your bank account than the GMC Yukon XL.

Dimensions
The Ford Expedition is a little narrower than the GMC Yukon XL, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the Ford Expedition, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the GMC Yukon XL.

Handling
The Ford Expedition has a smaller turning radius than the GMC Yukon XL, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the GMC Yukon XL is clearly the choice over the Ford Expedition for pulling heavy loads. The Ford Expedition has a little more horsepower than the GMC Yukon XL.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Expedition transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the GMC Yukon XL.

Utility
The Ford Expedition offers greater seating capacity than the GMC Yukon XL, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Ford Expedition has significantly less cargo capacity than the GMC Yukon XL.