GMC Yukon XL 1500 vs HUMMER H2
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 HUMMER H2
Overview
| Spec | GMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500 | HUMMER H2Base |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SLE 1500 | Base |
| Body style | SUV | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | four wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2014 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500 | HUMMER H2Base |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $47,925 (best) | $61,585 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500 | HUMMER H2Base |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 15 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 31 gal | 32 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | GMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500 | HUMMER H2Base |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 320 hp | 393 hp (best) |
| Torque | 335 lb-ft | 415 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 5.3 L | 6.2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500 | HUMMER H2Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 8 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 (best) | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 137.4 cu ft (best) | 52.7 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 8,100 lbs | 8,200 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,526 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 5,674 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | 9.9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 130 in (best) | 122.8 in |
| Length | 222.4 in (best) | 189.8 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 81.2 in (best) |
| Height | 76.8 in | 79.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC Yukon XL 1500SLE 1500 | HUMMER H2Base |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 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 pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| 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 | GMC Yukon XL 1500 | HUMMER 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 | — |
| 4 | SLT 1500 $53,835 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Denali $60,985 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Denali $64,070 MSRP | — |