2020 Chevrolet Suburban vs 2020 GMC Yukon

Compare 2020 Chevrolet Suburban vs 2020 GMC Yukon

2020 Chevrolet Suburban

2020 GMC Yukon

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2WD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Suburban 2WD 4-Door LS	15	22	$48,804	$51,700
Suburban 2WD 4-Door LT	15	22	$53,336	$56,500
Suburban 2WD 4-Door Premier	15	22	$61,832	$65,500
Suburban 4WD 4-Door LS	14	21	$51,636	$54,700
Suburban 4WD 4-Door LT	14	21	$56,168	$59,500
Suburban 4WD 4-Door Premier	14	21	$64,664	$68,500

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2WD 4-Door Denali

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Yukon 2WD 4-Door Denali	14	23	$63,908	$67,700
Yukon 2WD 4-Door SLE	15	22	$47,766	$50,600
Yukon 2WD 4-Door SLT	15	22	$54,563	$57,800
Yukon 2WD 4-Door SLT Standard Edition	15	22	$51,731	$54,800
Yukon 4WD 4-Door Denali	14	22	$66,740	$70,700
Yukon 4WD 4-Door SLE	15	21	$50,598	$53,600
Yukon 4WD 4-Door SLT	15	21	$57,395	$60,800
Yukon 4WD 4-Door SLT Standard Edition	15	21	$54,563	$57,800
Yukon XL 2WD 4-Door Denali	14	23	$66,552	$70,500
Yukon XL 2WD 4-Door SLE	15	22	$50,409	$53,400
Yukon XL 2WD 4-Door SLT	15	22	$57,112	$60,500
Yukon XL 2WD 4-Door SLT Standard Edition	15	22	$54,374	$57,600
Yukon XL 4WD 4-Door Denali	14	20	$69,384	$73,500
Yukon XL 4WD 4-Door SLE	14	21	$53,241	$56,400
Yukon XL 4WD 4-Door SLT	14	21	$59,944	$63,500
Yukon XL 4WD 4-Door SLT Standard Edition	14	21	$57,206	$60,600

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2020 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2020 GMC Yukon XL: Compare SUVs

Kirk Bell Senior Editor

The Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL are pure America. We want what we want, when we want it, and a lot of it. These full-size three-row SUV provide plenty of everything, including space, power, equipment, and options.

Essentially the same vehicle, the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban and 2020 Chevrolet Yukon XL share a platform, engines, transmissions, and an interior layout that provides the same space for passengers and cargo. The only real differences are prices and equipment. Both earn a TCC rating of 6.0, but is there a distinguishing factor that makes one better than the other? Let’s take a look.

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$48,804

$63,908

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$51,700

$67,700

Monthly Payment Estimate

$862 / month

$1128 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Chevrolet Suburban can haul the family and its gear in relative comfort and style, as well as tow the toys.

The 2020 GMC Yukon is a business-casual blue-collar SUV with truck-like capability, but many crossovers do it better, and cheaper.

TCC Likes

Car-like interior
Massive V-8 power
8,300-pound towing

Strong V-8 engines
Massive towing capacity
High-class interior

TCC Dislikes

Massive outside
Expensive
Not much standard equipment

Limited cargo space
High top-end price
Floor height hampers leg room

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

14 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

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

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 (in)

224.4

203.9

Side Door Opening Height (in)

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

7.91

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

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

7.91

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)

13.6 x - 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)

13 x - TBD -

13 x 1.2

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

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)

43.0

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

XCQ

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)

2783

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)

2631

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.5

20 x 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.5

20 x 9

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

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.53

2.14

Trans Type

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

1.52

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.06

4.86

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.36

2.98

Trans Order Code

MYC

MF6

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.15

1.77

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Tenth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.63

Transfer Case Model

N/A

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

1.27

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.03

4.69

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 -

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4400

4300

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

- TBD -

3200

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.08

3.23

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3500

3200

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

- TBD -

4300

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

9.8

10.4

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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