GMC Yukon vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee L
For those in the market for a new or used SUV, the GMC Yukon vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee L has likely been a debate. With either nameplate boasting luxury, bigger sizing, excellent cargo space, and interior amenities that make you never want to leave them, there's much to compare between the two popular models.
With the GMC Yukon, you have a classic SUV-style four-door equipped with seating for up to eight people, various engine options, up to 21 city / 27 highway MPG, and a great starting price of ~$50,000-$60,000 on the pre-owned market. With the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, buyers see a smaller SUV boasting up to seven seats, a powerful V6 engine, 19 city / 26 highway MPG, and pre-owned pricing of ~$40,000-$50,000.
We're going to cover these in-depth below, so stick around!
Comparing the GMC Yukon and Jeep Grand Cherokee L
When shopping around for an SUV, new or used, the GMC Yukon vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee L is a fierce lineup. With GMC, you have the more classic-style SUV, while the Grand Cherokee L takes a page from its smaller Grand Cherokee's book. Both models seat more than five people, the Yukon being eight and the Grand Cherokee L being seven (max). However, the interior and exterior dimensions stay bigger in the Yukon family.
That may be what you're looking for or not, depending on your household size, driving habits, and general needs from your next SUV. What's nice is that either model can tow up to between 6,200 pounds (Jeep Grand Cherokee L) to 7,900 pounds (GMC Yukon), and they're fully equipped with powerful engines and automatic transmissions (recent year models).
Again, you see perks with either nameplate, just in different ways.
GMC Yukon: Design
Getting into the GMC Yukon, you see quite a bit of features from inside to exterior. Specifically, this SUV boasts things like:
- 10-way power driver seating
- 10.2" diagonal GMC Premium Infotainment System with Google built-in
- 12" diagonal color Driver Information Center
- Available 40/20/40 split-bench front seat
- 6-speaker audio system
- Standard Cruise Control
- Electrical theft-deterrent system
- Acoustic laminated glass
- Available Black grille with Chrome surround
- Available Black roof rack cross rails
- Front fascia
- LED Daytime Running Lamps
Passenger Space and Cargo
Getting into your passenger and cargo measurements, the GMC Yukon offers the following dimensions:
- Seating Capacity: Eight passengers
- Headroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 42.3 inches / 38.9 inches / 38.2 inches
- Shoulder Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 66 inches / 64.8 inches / 62.7 inches
- Hip Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 61.5 inches / 61.3 inches / 49.4 inches
- Legroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 44.5 inches / 42 inches / 34.9 inches
- Cargo Volume Behind Rear Seats: 25.5 cubic feet
- Cargo Volume Behind Middle Seats: 72.6 cubic feet
- Cargo Volume Behind Front Seats: 122.9 cubic feet
Jeep Grand Cherokee L: Design
Moving onto the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, you see an equally luxurious nameplate from the brand, following much of the aesthetics of the standard five-seater Grand Cherokee. With this particular nameplate, you have an extra row of seats, followed by the following specs:
- LED Exterior Lighting (Headlamps and Taillamps)
- Front silhouette design inspired by past full-size Jeep® Brand luxury vehicles
- Available black-painted roof
- Available 20-inch gloss black wheels and gloss black exterior accents
- 3rd-row seating with room for 6-7 passengers
- Available multicolor Ambient LED Lighting
- Available 16-way adjustable seats with memory and massage support
- Available Digital Rearview Mirror
- Available Nappa leather seats
Passenger Space and Cargo
In addition to comfortable design elements and styling, the Grand Cherokee L boasts impressive passenger and cargo space:
- Seating Capacity: Up to seven passengers
- Passenger Volume: 152 cubic feet
- Front/Second/Third-Row Legroom: 41.3/39.4/30.3 inches
- Front/Second/Third-Row Headroom: 39.8/39.9/37.3 inches
- Cargo Space Behind Third Row: 17.2 cubic feet
- Cargo Space Behind Front Row: 84.6 cubic feet
Engine and Performance
When it comes to the engine and performance features of the GMC Yukon vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee L, you can expect impressive elements from either SUV family.
To begin with the Yukon, newer models should see three engine types: the 5.3-liter V8 L84 gasoline engine, the 6.2-liter V8 L87 gasoline engine, and the 3.0-liter I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax engine. You can expect anywhere from 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque to 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque in this SUV.
Moving to the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, this model boasts a 290-horsepower V-6 or a 357-horsepower V-8 with either rear—or all-wheel drive. Regardless, you see an eight-speed automatic transmission. Between the two models, your GMC Yukon offers more engine variety.
Fuel Economy and MPG
For the fuel economy and MPG ratings of the GMC Yukon vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee L, both SUVs stay close in estimates per the EPA. Let's cover each model's various fuel ratings below:
- 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 2WD: 21 combined, 19/26 city/highway
- 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD: 21 combined, 18/25 city/highway
- 2022 GMC Yukon 2WD: 23 combined, 21/27 city/highway
- 2022 GMC Yukon 4WD: 22 combined, 20/26 city/highway
Note: These MPGs come from 2022 models, as well as base-level engines. Remember, there will be various ratings, especially for Yukon, due to its many engine configurations.
Safety and Driver-Assistance
Diving deeper into the expected safety and driver-assistance features one could expect from the GMC Yukon vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee L, both nameplates have plenty to offer drivers. Between the two, you see better overall safety standard from Jeep, as well as IIHS and NHTSA ratings.
Here's what is inside more recent GMC Yukons:
- Lane change alert with side blind zone alert (Available on SLE)
- Lane keep assist with lane departure warning
- Following distance indicator
- Front pedestrian braking
- Forward collision alert and automatic emergency braking
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Rear park assist with available rear auto braking (on Denali only)
- Intellibeam® auto high beams
Moving to the Jeep Grand Cherokee L:
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go
- Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-path detection
- Full-speed forward collision warning with active braking
- Lanesense® lane departure warning system
- Parksense® rear park assist with stop
- Electronic stability control
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Parallel and perpendicular park assist with full-stop
- Parkview® rear backup camera
Infotainment and Connectivity
There's plenty to get excited about for your infotainment and connectivity inside a Jeep Grand Cherokee L and the GMC Yukon. Inside the GMC Yukon, there will be things like Wi-Fi wireless projection capability, an HD Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, plus the GM built-in entertainment suite:
- Multicolor 10.2" Diagonal Touchscreen
- Full Google Maps and Google assistant§ Capability
- Available Wi-Fi® Hotspot
- Downloadable In-Vehicle Apps
Moving into the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, you see these must-have tech specs:
- Class-exclusive Uconnect® 4C Navigation
- 8.4-inch standard touchscreen display
- Available SiriusXM Guardian
- Remote vehicle start
- Send & Go hands-free navigation
- Available 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Available Jeep® Skill for Amazon Alexa
Pricing and Value
Regarding pricing and value for either the GMC Yukon or the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, you see decent starting points, new and used. For instance, the average Yukon (pre-owned) goes for between $43,626 and $45,006, while the Jeep Grand Cherokee L (used) sits at $39,048 in the current market. Value-wise, these models sell for anywhere from 40% to ~60% above market value for other pre-owned SUVs, meaning they are both great investments.
Whatever your choice, feel free to swing by your friendly used car dealer, Tim's Truck Capital, in Concord, NH, to test drive both the GMC Yukon and the Jeep Grand Cherokee L today. We're here to help!
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