Compare the2023 GMC Yukon XLVS 2023 Toyota Sequoia

The Yukon XL (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 Sequoia doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

Full-time four-wheel drive is optional on the Yukon XL. Full-time four-wheel drive gives added traction for safety in all conditions, not just off-road, like the only system available on the Sequoia.

Both the Yukon XL and the Sequoia have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, 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 blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The Yukon XL’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Sequoia’s (6 vs. 5 years).

There are over 34 percent more GMC dealers than there are Toyota dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Yukon XL’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that GMC vehicles are better in initial quality than Toyota vehicles. J.D. Power ranks GMC above average in initial quality. With 10 more problems per 100 vehicles, Toyota is rated lower.

On the EPA test cycle the Yukon XL gets better mileage than the Sequoia:

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Yukon XL V8’s fuel efficiency. The Sequoia doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

Both the Yukon XL and Sequoia have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights and heavy traffic. The Yukon XL has a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the GMC Yukon XL uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended on Yukon XL Denali for maximum performance). The Sequoia requires premium, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The Yukon XL has 5.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the Sequoia (28.3 vs. 22.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Yukon XL has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Sequoia doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The Yukon XL’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 65 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Sequoia’s standard 70 series tires.

The Yukon XL has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Sequoia doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

The Yukon XL has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the Yukon XL flat and controlled during cornering. The Sequoia’s suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Yukon XL’s wheelbase is 12.1 inches longer than on the Sequoia (134.1 inches vs. 122 inches).

For greater off-road capability the Yukon XL Air Ride has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Sequoia TRD Pro (10 vs. 9.1 inches), allowing the Yukon XL to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Yukon XL offers optional seating for 9 passengers; the Sequoia can only carry 8.

The Yukon XL has 3.1 inches more front headroom, 3.3 inches more front legroom, 1 inch more front shoulder room, .5 inches more rear headroom, 2.8 inches more rear legroom, .5 inches more rear hip room, 3 inches more rear shoulder room, 2.6 inches more third row headroom, 3 inches more third row legroom and .2 inches more third row shoulder room than the Sequoia.

The Yukon XL’s cargo area provides more volume than the Sequoia.

Pressing a switch automatically lowers the Yukon XL’s (except SLE) optional second and third row seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Sequoia doesn’t offer automatic folding second row seats.

The Yukon XL has a higher standard payload capacity than the Sequoia (1687 vs. 1555 lbs.).

The Yukon XL’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 Sequoia’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

The Yukon XL 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 Sequoia.

The Yukon XL Denali’s optional Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist can parallel park by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Sequoia doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The GMC Yukon/Yukon XL outsold the Toyota Sequoia by almost 10 to one during the 2021 model year.