Compare the2023 GMC Yukon XLVS 2023 Jeep Wagoneer

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 Wagoneer doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

The Yukon XL’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the Wagoneer.

Both the Yukon XL and the Wagoneer 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, rearview cameras, available all wheel drive, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

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

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 Jeep vehicles. J.D. Power ranks GMC above average in initial quality. With 37 more problems per 100 vehicles, Jeep is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that GMC vehicles are more reliable than Jeep With 9 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks GMC higher than Jeep.

The Yukon XL’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 56 lbs.-ft. more torque (460 vs. 404) than the Wagoneer’s standard 5.7 V8 hybrid.

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

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 Grand Wagoneer requires premium, which can cost on average about 82.8 cents more per gallon.

The Yukon XL has 1.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the Wagoneer (28.3 vs. 26.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

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

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Yukon XL’s wheelbase is 11.1 inches longer than on the Wagoneer (134.1 inches vs. 123 inches).

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

The Yukon XL has 1 inch more front headroom, 3.6 inches more front legroom and .1 inches more third row legroom than the Wagoneer.

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

The Yukon XL’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Wagoneer’s (7500 vs. 7180 pounds).

The Yukon XL has a higher standard payload capacity than the Wagoneer (1687 vs. 1510 lbs.).

The Yukon XL has a higher maximum payload capacity than the Wagoneer (1698 vs. 1560 lbs.).

On a hot day the Yukon XL’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Wagoneer can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

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 Wagoneer’s standard intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

Insurance will cost less for the Yukon XL owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Yukon XL will cost $5365 to $7525 less than the Wagoneer over a five-year period.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the GMC Yukon XL will be $470 to $11816 less than for the Jeep Wagoneer.

The GMC Yukon/Yukon XL outsold the Jeep Wagoneer by 72% during 2022.