Both the Yukon and the Tahoe 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.
Compare the2023 GMC YukonVS 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
Safety
Reliability
From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that GMC vehicles are more reliable than Chevrolet vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks GMC 1 place higher in reliability than Chevrolet.
Engine
The Yukon’s optional 6.2 V8 produces 65 more horsepower (420 vs. 355) and 77 lbs.-ft. more torque (460 vs. 383) than the Tahoe’s standard 5.3 V8.
As tested in Motor Trend the GMC Yukon 5.3 V8 is faster than the Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 V8:
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Yukon |
Tahoe |
Zero to 60 MPH |
7.2 sec |
7.5 sec |
Quarter Mile |
15.5 sec |
15.7 sec |
Speed in 1/4 Mile |
90.6 MPH |
90.1 MPH |
Fuel Economy and Range
On the EPA test cycle the Yukon gets better mileage than the Tahoe:
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MPG |
Yukon |
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RWD |
3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel |
21 city/27 hwy |
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5.3 OHV V8 |
15 city/20 hwy |
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AWD |
3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel |
20 city/26 hwy |
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5.3 OHV V8 |
15 city/20 hwy |
Tahoe |
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RWD |
5.3 OHV V8 |
15 city/20 hwy |
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6.2 OHV V8 |
14 city/20 hwy |
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AWD |
5.3 OHV V8 |
15 city/20 hwy |
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6.2 OHV V8 |
14 city/18 hwy |
Brakes and Stopping
The Yukon stops shorter than the Tahoe:
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Yukon |
Tahoe |
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70 to 0 MPH |
183 feet |
184 feet |
Car and Driver |
60 to 0 MPH |
129 feet |
134 feet |
Motor Trend |
Suspension and Handling
The Yukon Denali 4x4 handles at .73 G’s, while the Tahoe Z71 4x4 pulls only .63 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.
Ergonomics
The Yukon Denali Ultimate has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Tahoe.
Economic Advantages
Insurance will cost less for the Yukon owner. The Car Book by Jack Gillis rates the Yukon with a number “6” insurance rate while the Tahoe is rated higher at a number “10” rate.
Recommendations
Four Wheeler performed a comparison test in its May 2021 issue and the GMC Yukon AT4 4x4 won out over the Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 4x4.