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Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs GMC Yukon XL 1500

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

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2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500

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Overview

SpecChevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500GMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500
Selected trimLS 1500SLE 1500
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typeflex-fuel (FFV)flex-fuel (FFV)
Model year20142014

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500GMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500
MSRP$45,065 (best)$47,925
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500GMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500
Combined MPG17 MPG17 MPG
City MPG15 MPG15 MPG
Highway MPG21 MPG21 MPG
Fuel tank31 gal31 gal

Performance

SpecChevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500GMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500
Horsepower320 hp320 hp
Torque335 lb-ft335 lb-ft
Engine size5.3 L5.3 L
CylindersV8V8

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500GMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500
Seating8 seats8 seats
Doors55
Cargo volume137.4 cu ft137.4 cu ft
Towing capacity8,100 lbs8,100 lbs
Payload1,526 lbs1,526 lbs
Curb weight5,674 lbs5,674 lbs
Ground clearance9.1 in (best)8.9 in
Wheelbase130 in130 in
Length222.4 in222.4 in
Width79.1 in79.1 in
Height76.8 in76.8 in

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500GMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover3 / 5 ★3 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimChevrolet Suburban 1500GMC Yukon XL 1500
1

LS 1500

$45,065 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SLE 1500

$47,925 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

LS 1500

$47,910 MSRP

SLE 1500

$50,715 MSRP

3

LT 1500

$48,215 MSRP

SLT 1500

$51,100 MSRP

4

LT 1500

$51,060 MSRP

SLT 1500

$53,835 MSRP

5

LTZ 1500

$56,900 MSRP

Denali

$60,985 MSRP

6

LTZ 1500

$59,900 MSRP

Denali

$64,070 MSRP

Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs GMC Yukon XL 1500 FAQ

Which is better: 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 or 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 or 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 starts lower at $45,065.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 or 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
The 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (45,065).
Which has better horsepower: 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 or 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
The 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (403).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (4/5 NHTSA overall); GMC Yukon XL 1500 (4/5 NHTSA overall).