2020 Ford Expedition vs GMC Yukon XL
Let’s say you need the cargo space and seating, the power and the presence of a large SUV. If you’ve settled on getting a sport utility vehicle of this size, the Ford Expedition and GMC Yukon XL have no doubt crossed your mind. They are two of the leading SUVs in their class. In this comparison guide, we’ll show you how the Expedition surpasses the Yukon XL in almost every category that large SUV shoppers are looking for.
Cargo Room: Tie
Let’s start with what matters most. There’s almost no doubt that you need and want abundant storage space in your SUV. That’s the primary reason why people choose this class over something smaller. If you really want to expand your storage space, we’ll look exclusively at the Expedition Max and Yukon XL. These two models are the long-wheelbase versions of these two rivals.
The 2020 Expedition Max offers a cavernous cabin with 36 cubic feet behind the third row, 79.6 cubic feet behind the second row, and a maximum of 121.5 cubes with everything down. Meanwhile, the Yukon XL gives you 39.3 cubic feet of space behind the third row, 76.7 cubes behind the second row, and a maximum capacity of 121.7 cubic feet. In other words, there’s slightly more cargo capacity in the Yukon XL when all the seats are in use, slightly more in the Expedition Max when the back row is down, and about the same number of cubic feet overall. We’re calling this one a tie, so let’s see some more numbers.
Towing Capacity: 2020 Ford Expedition
Let’s say the cabin isn’t enough and you need to tow. This particular comparison is no contest. The 2020 Ford Expedition has the crown of best-in-class towing. We’re talking 9,300 pounds of towing potential, when properly equipped. If maximizing towing is your thing, be sure to get a rear-wheel-drive standard-body-style Expedition with the Heavy Duty Trailer Tow package.
The Yukon fares pretty well, giving you a maximum of 8,500 pounds towing. But, all things being equal, the Expedition is already our choice. Let’s see how these rivals compare in a couple other categories.
Fuel Economy: 2020 Ford Expedition
Understandably, when considering buying something of this size, you might wonder about fuel costs. You can put your mind at ease with the 2020 Ford Expedition because, once again, it’s best in class, this time in fuel economy. The 2020 Expedition gets 17 city miles and 24 highway miles per gallon, which compared to other large SUVs, it’s the best on the market.
Meanwhile, the 2020 GMC Yukon gets only 15 city miles and 22 highway miles per gallon, or slightly more than average for its class. While those 2 mpg might not sound like a big difference, they could mean hundreds of dollars more at the pump annually than what you’d pay driving an Expedition. With best-in-class towing and fuel economy and great interior room, the Expedition is our pick.