Chevrolet Suburban vs GMC Yukon XL
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 GMC Yukon XL
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet SuburbanLS | GMC Yukon XLElevation |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LS | Elevation |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet SuburbanLS | GMC Yukon XLElevation |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $63,400 (best) | $72,200 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet SuburbanLS | GMC Yukon XLElevation |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 15 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 28 gal | 28 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet SuburbanLS | GMC Yukon XLElevation |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 355 hp |
| Torque | 383 lb-ft | 383 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 5.3 L | 5.3 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet SuburbanLS | GMC Yukon XLElevation |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 144.5 cu ft | 144.5 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 8,200 lbs | 8,200 lbs |
| Payload | 1,750 lbs (best) | 1,430 lbs |
| Curb weight | 5,680 lbs (best) | 5,722 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 134.1 in (best) | 134 in |
| Length | 226.3 in (best) | 225.2 in |
| Width | 81.1 in (best) | 81 in |
| Height | 75.6 in | 76.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet SuburbanLS | GMC Yukon XLElevation |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 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 pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None 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.
| Trim | Chevrolet Suburban | GMC Yukon XL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LS $63,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Elevation $72,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LS $66,400 MSRP | Elevation $75,200 MSRP |
| 3 | LT $66,400 MSRP | AT4 $79,000 MSRP |
| 4 | LT $69,400 MSRP | Denali $83,000 MSRP |
| 5 | RST $71,400 MSRP | Denali $86,000 MSRP |
| 6 | RST $74,400 MSRP | AT4 Ultimate $100,300 MSRP |
| 7 | Z71 $73,400 MSRP | Denali Ultimate $106,300 MSRP |
| 8 | Premier $78,300 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Premier $81,300 MSRP | — |
| 10 | High Country $83,400 MSRP | — |
| 11 | High Country $86,400 MSRP | — |