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GMC Yukon XL 1500 vs GMC Yukon XL 2500

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

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2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500

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2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500

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Overview

SpecGMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500GMC Yukon XL 2500SLE 2500
Selected trimSLE 1500SLE 2500
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)regular unleaded
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic6-speed automatic
Engine typeflex-fuel (FFV)gas
Model year20142013

Pricing & market

SpecGMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500GMC Yukon XL 2500SLE 2500
MSRP$47,925$46,720 (best)
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500GMC Yukon XL 2500SLE 2500
Combined MPG17 MPG (best)12 MPG
City MPG15 MPG (best)10 MPG
Highway MPG21 MPG (best)16 MPG
Fuel tank31 gal39 gal (best)

Performance

SpecGMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500GMC Yukon XL 2500SLE 2500
Horsepower320 hp352 hp (best)
Torque335 lb-ft382 lb-ft (best)
Engine size5.3 L6 L (best)
CylindersV8V8

Size & capability

SpecGMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500GMC Yukon XL 2500SLE 2500
Seating8 seats8 seats
Doors55
Cargo volume137.4 cu ft137.4 cu ft
Towing capacity8,100 lbs9,600 lbs (best)
Payload1,526 lbs2,450 lbs (best)
Curb weight5,674 lbs (best)6,150 lbs
Ground clearance8.9 in8.9 in
Wheelbase130 in130 in
Length222.4 in222.4 in
Width79.1 in79.1 in
Height76.8 in76.8 in

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500GMC Yukon XL 2500SLE 2500
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover3 / 5 ★ (best)—
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.

TrimGMC Yukon XL 1500GMC Yukon XL 2500
1

SLE 1500

$47,925 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SLE 2500

$46,720 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

SLE 1500

$50,715 MSRP

SLE 2500

$49,560 MSRP

3

SLT 1500

$51,100 MSRP

SLT 2500

$51,095 MSRP

4

SLT 1500

$53,835 MSRP

SLT 2500

$53,940 MSRP

5

Denali

$60,985 MSRP

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6

Denali

$64,070 MSRP

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GMC Yukon XL 1500 vs GMC Yukon XL 2500 FAQ

Which is better: 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 or 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 vs 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 or 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500 starts lower at $46,720.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 or 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
The 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (46,720).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 or 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
The 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (17).
Which has better horsepower: 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 or 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
The 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (403).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 or 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
The 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (9,600).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 vs 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: GMC Yukon XL 1500 (4/5 NHTSA overall).