2024 GMC
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2025 Land Rover
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| MPG - City | 14 - 15 MPG | Info not available |
| MPG - Hwy | 18 - 20 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 9 seats | 5 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 144.7 ft3 | 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 355 - 420 hp | 296 - 518 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 7,800 - 8,300 lbs | 7,716 - 8,201 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 225.2 in | 180.5 - 211.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 81.0 in | 79.1 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in |
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.4 - 42.3 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.9 in |
Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 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 Land Rover Defender.
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 Defender.
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 Land Rover Defender.
Dimensions
Since the GMC Yukon XL is much wider than the Land Rover Defender, 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 Defender.
Handling
The GMC Yukon XL has a larger turning radius than the Land Rover Defender, 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 Defender, since they have about the same towing capacity.
The GMC Yukon XL has a little less horsepower than the Land Rover Defender.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the GMC Yukon XL doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Land Rover Defender.
Utility
The GMC Yukon XL offers greater seating capacity than the Land Rover Defender, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
With the GMC Yukon XL, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Land Rover Defender.