2024 GMC Yukon XL vs. 2024 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery

2024 Land Rover
Discovery

MSRP*: $59,900 to $79,300
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MPG - City 14 - 15 MPG 17 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 18 - 20 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 9 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 144.7 ft3 74.3 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 420 hp 296 - 355 hp
Towing Capacity 7,800 - 8,300 lbs 5,952 - 8,200 lbs
Exterior Length 225.2 in 195.1 in
Exterior Width 81.0 in 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 40.4 - 42.3 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.9 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 39.0 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Yukon XL than in the Land Rover Discovery. 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 Land Rover Discovery.

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 Land Rover Discovery, 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 is somewhat more expensive than the Land Rover Discovery.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Yukon XL is much wider than the Land Rover Discovery, 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 Land Rover Discovery.

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

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the GMC Yukon XL will do just as well as the Land Rover Discovery, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the GMC Yukon XL and the Land Rover Discovery.

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

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the GMC Yukon XL and the Land Rover Discovery. With the GMC Yukon XL, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Land Rover Discovery.