2018 Chevrolet Suburban vs 2018 GMC Yukon

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2WD 4-Door 1500 LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 1500 LS	16	23	$47,188	$50,200
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 1500 LT	16	23	$51,982	$55,300
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 1500 Premier	16	23	$61,006	$64,900
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 1500 LS	15	22	$50,008	$53,200
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 1500 LT	15	22	$54,802	$58,300
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 1500 Premier	15	22	$63,826	$67,900

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2WD 4-Door Denali

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Yukon 2WD 4-Door Denali	14	23	$62,228	$66,200
Yukon 2WD 4-Door SLE	16	23	$46,154	$49,100
Yukon 2WD 4-Door SLT	16	23	$53,768	$57,200
Yukon 2WD 4-Door SLT Standard Edition	16	23	$51,136	$54,400
Yukon 4WD 4-Door Denali	14	22	$65,048	$69,200
Yukon 4WD 4-Door SLE	16	22	$48,974	$52,100
Yukon 4WD 4-Door SLT	16	22	$56,588	$60,200
Yukon 4WD 4-Door SLT Standard Edition	16	22	$53,956	$57,400
Yukon XL 2WD 4-Door Denali	14	23	$64,766	$68,900
Yukon XL 2WD 4-Door SLE	16	23	$48,692	$51,800
Yukon XL 2WD 4-Door SLT	16	23	$56,306	$59,900
Yukon XL 2WD 4-Door SLT Standard Edition	16	23	$53,674	$57,100
Yukon XL 4WD 4-Door Denali	14	21	$67,586	$71,900
Yukon XL 4WD 4-Door SLE	15	22	$51,512	$54,800
Yukon XL 4WD 4-Door SLT	15	22	$59,126	$62,900
Yukon XL 4WD 4-Door SLT Standard Edition	15	22	$56,494	$60,100

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2018 GMC Yukon XL Denali vs. 2018 Chevrolet Suburban Premier: Compare Cars

Andrew Ganz Senior Editor

Shoppers in the market for a big, heavy-hauling SUV loaded with luxury accoutrements have never been more spoiled for choice. The savvy buyer might look at the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban as the budget-friendly choice—if any hulking sport ‘ute can be a bargain at its $51,000 base price—but a well-equipped ‘Burb with the Premier trim level runs just $4,000 less than a 2018 GMC Yukon XL Denali.

That $4,000 buys more than just a chrome grille. The Yukon Denali is available exclusively with a 6.2-liter V-8 engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission. That’s a new combination for 2018, and it may be worth the cost of entry on its own—especially amortized over the course of a lease or financing payment.

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$47,188

$62,228

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$50,200

$66,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$837 / month

$1103 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Chevrolet Suburban is the ultimate weekend road-trip vehicle ready to haul nine people, their luggage, and even an 8,300 pound trailer. Try that in a crossover.

The 2018 GMC Yukon is an old-school SUV updated for the 21st century.

TCC Likes

Upscale interior
Strong V-8 engine
Superlative towing ability

Muscular engines
Good for towing
Luxurious interior

TCC Dislikes

High cargo floor
Rides more like a truck than rivals
Expensive at every level

Interior not that roomy on regular Yukon
Denali is eye-poppingly expensive
High liftover for cargo loading

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

14 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

Vehicle

Rear Door Type

Liftgate

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

34.50

24.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.10

38.7

Third Hip Room (in)

49.30

49.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

65.10

65.1

Front Leg Room (in)

45.30

45.3

Third Head Room (in)

38.50

38.1

Front Hip Room (in)

60.80

60.8

Passenger Capacity

Third Shoulder Room (in)

62.60

62.6

Second Leg Room (in)

39.70

39.0

Front Head Room (in)

42.80

42.8

Second Hip Room (in)

60.30

60.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

64.80

64.8

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

80.50

80.5

Side Door Opening Width (in)

Overhang, Front (in)

- TBD -

Step Up Height - Side (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

35.43

35.91

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)

224.4

203.9

Side Door Opening Height (in)

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

7.91

8.0

Height, Overall (in)

74.4

Step Up Height - Front (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)

- TBD -

Wheelbase (in)

130.00

116.0

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

7.91

8.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

34.92

33.94

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

63.6

43.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

76.7

51.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

49.3

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

100.3

79.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

121.7

94.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

31.6

11.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

39.3

15.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

13.6 x 0.8

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

13 x 1.2

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

26.0

Fuel Tank Location

- TBD -

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

- TBD -

17.3

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

- TBD -

39.0

Tires

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P265/65R18

P275/55R20

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

N/A

- TBD -

Spare Tire Size

P265/70R17

Front Tire Order Code

RKX

QSS

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

RC4

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

N/A

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P265/65R18

P275/55R20

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

N/A

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Rear Tire Order Code

RKX

QSS

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

630

840

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6300

8400

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

Weight Information

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3500

3200

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

- TBD -

2851

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7300

7100

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

4200

4300

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

- TBD -

14000

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

- TBD -

2631

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.5

20 x 9.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.5

20 x 9.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

17.4

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

170

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

720

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Engine

Engine Order Code

L83

L86

Displacement

5.3L/- TBD -

6.2L/376

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

355 @ 5600

420 @ 5600

Engine Type

Gas/Ethanol V8

Gas V8

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Engine Oil Cooler

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

383 @ 4100

460 @ 4100

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Trans Order Code

MYC

MF6

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Transfer Case Model

N/A

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Tenth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Suburban

GMC Yukon

Body Code

E52

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Coil-Over Shock

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.42

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4400

- TBD -

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.08

3.23

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3500

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

1.10

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-Floating

Frame

Frame Type

- TBD -

Ladder

Doors

Side Door Type

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.2

10.3

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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