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GMC Yukon XL 1500 vs HUMMER H2

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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2009 HUMMER H2

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Overview

SpecGMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500HUMMER H2Base
Selected trimSLE 1500Base
Body styleSUVTruck (Crew Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefour 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 year20142009

Pricing & market

SpecGMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500HUMMER H2Base
MSRP$47,925 (best)$61,585
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500HUMMER H2Base
Combined MPG17 MPG (best)—
City MPG15 MPG (best)—
Highway MPG21 MPG (best)—
Fuel tank31 gal32 gal (best)

Performance

SpecGMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500HUMMER H2Base
Horsepower320 hp393 hp (best)
Torque335 lb-ft415 lb-ft (best)
Engine size5.3 L6.2 L (best)
CylindersV8V8

Size & capability

SpecGMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500HUMMER H2Base
Seating8 seats (best)5 seats
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume137.4 cu ft (best)52.7 cu ft
Towing capacity8,100 lbs8,200 lbs (best)
Payload1,526 lbs (best)—
Curb weight5,674 lbs (best)—
Ground clearance8.9 in9.9 in (best)
Wheelbase130 in (best)122.8 in
Length222.4 in (best)189.8 in
Width79.1 in81.2 in (best)
Height76.8 in79.2 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500HUMMER H2Base
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 reported (best)1

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 1500HUMMER H2
1

SLE 1500

$47,925 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$61,585 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

SLE 1500

$50,715 MSRP

Base

$63,090 MSRP

3

SLT 1500

$51,100 MSRP

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4

SLT 1500

$53,835 MSRP

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5

Denali

$60,985 MSRP

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6

Denali

$64,070 MSRP

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GMC Yukon XL 1500 vs HUMMER H2 FAQ

Which is better: 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 or 2009 HUMMER H2?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 vs 2009 HUMMER H2 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 2009 HUMMER H2?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 starts lower at $47,925.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 or 2009 HUMMER H2?
The 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (47,925).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 or 2009 HUMMER H2?
The 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (17).
Which has better horsepower: 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 or 2009 HUMMER H2?
The 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (403).
Which has better seats: 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 or 2009 HUMMER H2?
The 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 leads on seats in this comparison (8).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 or 2009 HUMMER H2?
The 2009 HUMMER H2 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,200).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500 vs 2009 HUMMER H2?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: GMC Yukon XL 1500 (4/5 NHTSA overall).