Compare the2022 GMC YukonVS 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

The Yukon (except SLE with front bench seat) has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Grand Cherokee L doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

Both the Yukon and the Grand Cherokee L have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available all wheel drive, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The Yukon’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Grand Cherokee L’s (6 vs. 5 years).

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Yukon has larger alternators than the Grand Cherokee L:

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that GMC vehicles are more reliable than Jeep vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks GMC 3 places higher in reliability than Jeep.

The Yukon’s standard 5.3 V8 produces 65 more horsepower (355 vs. 290) and 126 lbs.-ft. more torque (383 vs. 257) than the Grand Cherokee L’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6. The Yukon’s optional 6.2 V8 produces 63 more horsepower (420 vs. 357) and 70 lbs.-ft. more torque (460 vs. 390) than the Grand Cherokee L’s optional 5.7 V8.

The Yukon’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 203 lbs.-ft. more torque (460 vs. 257) than the Grand Cherokee L’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6. The Yukon’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 70 lbs.-ft. more torque (460 vs. 390) than the Grand Cherokee L’s optional 5.7 V8.

On the EPA test cycle the Yukon gets better mileage than the Grand Cherokee L:

The Yukon has a gallon more fuel capacity than the Grand Cherokee L (24 vs. 23 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the GMC Yukon, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the Grand Cherokee L.

For better stopping power the Yukon AT4/Denali’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Grand Cherokee L:

For better traction, the Yukon’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Grand Cherokee L (275/60R20 vs. 265/60R18).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Yukon offers optional 22-inch wheels. The Grand Cherokee L’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.

The GMC Yukon’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Yukon has a standard full size spare so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare costs extra on the Grand Cherokee L. Without the option you must depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Yukon is 3 inches wider in the front and 2.7 inches wider in the rear than on the Grand Cherokee L.

The Yukon offers optional seating for 9 passengers; the Grand Cherokee L can only carry up to 7.

The Yukon has 9.2 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Grand Cherokee L (168.3 vs. 159.1).

The Yukon has 2.5 inches more front headroom, 3.2 inches more front legroom, 4.1 inches more front hip room, 6.8 inches more front shoulder room, 2.6 inches more rear legroom, 5 inches more rear hip room, 6.8 inches more rear shoulder room, .9 inches more third row headroom, 4.6 inches more third row legroom, 6.5 inches more third row hip room and 10.8 inches more third row shoulder room than the Grand Cherokee L.

The Yukon’s cargo area provides more volume than the Grand Cherokee L.

The Yukon’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Grand Cherokee L’s (7700 vs. 3500 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4x4 is only 7200 pounds. The Yukon offers up to a 8400 lbs. towing capacity.

The Yukon has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Grand Cherokee L (1702 vs. 1380 lbs.).

The Yukon has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the Grand Cherokee L (1792 vs. 1410 lbs.).

The Yukon’s front and rear power windows all open fully with one touch of the switches and its front windows also automatically close, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Grand Cherokee L’s standard rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open them fully. Only its driver’s window closes automatically.

The Yukon’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Grand Cherokee L’s standard intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.