2025 Ford Expedition vs 2026 GMC Yukon

$57,400 · SUV

$69,200 · SUV

Comparison Overview

Deciding between the rugged capabilities of the 2025 Ford Expedition and the refined presence of the 2026 GMC Yukon often comes down to balancing budget against subtle performance gaps. Right off the bat, the $11,800 MSRP difference—starting at $57,400 for the Expedition versus $69,200 for the Yukon—is significant. The Expedition pulls ahead in raw power, boasting 400 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque, notably outclassing the Yukon’s 355 hp and 383 lb-ft. For fuel efficiency, the Expedition offers a slightly better combined rating at 18 MPG compared to the Yukon’s 17 MPG, though both are thirsty. While the Yukon offers more dimensional context (210.1 inches long), the Expedition's FWD setup makes it slightly different from the Yukon's standard RWD, which impacts initial handling feel. Ultimately, you are paying a premium for the Yukon's assumed refinement, whereas the Expedition delivers substantially more horsepower for considerably less money.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Ford Expedition

The Expedition wins for commuters due to its slightly superior 18 combined MPG rating versus the Yukon's 17 MPG.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Ford Expedition

Despite similar overall sizes, the Expedition offers better raw power (400 hp) and saves families significant money upfront.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Ford Expedition

Enthusiasts will prefer the Expedition's superior output, enjoying 400 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque compared to the Yukon’s metrics.

💰 Best Value

2025 Ford Expedition

The Expedition provides far better power for the money, saving buyers $11,800 while offering 45 more horsepower.

Choose the Ford Expedition if...

You prioritize horsepower, as the Expedition delivers 400 hp versus the Yukon's 355 hp.
Sticking to a strict budget is key, given the Expedition's $57,400 MSRP is $11,800 cheaper.
You want the slightly better efficiency rating of 18 combined MPG, compared to 17 MPG.

Choose the GMC Yukon if...

You prefer vehicles that run on regular unleaded fuel, as the Expedition recommends premium.
You require the specific exterior dimensions listed (210.1 inches in length, 76.5 inches high).
You prefer a standard Rear Wheel Drive configuration over the Expedition's Four Wheel Drive.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Ford Expedition	GMC Yukon
Length	-	210.1"
Width	-	81.0"
Height	-	76.5"
Wheelbase	-	121.0"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Ford	GMC
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	—
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Solid Disc Brakes	✓	—
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	✓	—
Brake Preparation System	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	2
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	—	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	—	✓
Front Fog Lights	—	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Ford	GMC
Base Engine Displacement	3.5 L	5.3 L
Number of Cylinders	V6	V8
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	400 hp	355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque	480 lb-ft	383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
Number of Valves	24	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Overhead valves (OHV)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓
Cylinder Deactivation	—	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Ford	GMC
Transmission Type	10-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Transfer Case Gearing	Electronic Hi-Lo	—
Hill Descent Control	✓	—
Rear Differential Type	—	Limited Slip

Fuel

Feature	Ford	GMC
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	15/22 MPG	15/20 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	18 MPG	17 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	0/0 mi.	360.0/480.0 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	—	24.0 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Ford	GMC
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	—
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	—
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	—
Simulated Alloy Trim on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	—	✓
Front View Camera	—	✓
Side View Camera	—	✓
Automatic Parking Assist	—	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	—	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	—	✓
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry	—	✓
Leatherette Steering Wheel	—	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	—	✓
Sun Sensor	—	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	—	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Ford	GMC
Infotainment Display	24.0 in	16.8 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	6	10
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	With Real Time Traffic	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	—
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	✓
Video Monitor	✓	—
Premium Speaker Brand	—	Bose
Subwoofer Count	—	1
Surround Audio	—	Discrete
Auxiliary Audio Input	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Ford	GMC
One-Touch Power Windows	2	4
Remote Keyless Entry	✓	—
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Keyless Entry	—	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Ford	GMC
Seat Material: Cloth	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	4-way	—
Front Head Room	—	42.3 in.
Front Leg Room	—	44.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room	—	65.5 in.
Front Hip Room	—	61.5 in.
Seat Material: Leather	—	✓
Driver Seat Memory Settings	—	2
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	—	8-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	—	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power
Driver Seat Heating	—	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	—	Multi-level

Rearseats

Feature	Ford	GMC
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	—
Rear Head Room	—	38.9 in.
Rear Leg Room	—	42.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	—	64.7 in.
Rear Hip Room	—	61.3 in.
Folding Center Armrest	—	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	—	✓
Power Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Ford	GMC
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Size	18 x 8.5 in	20 x 9.0 in
Tire Type	All Terrain	All Season
Tire Size	P265/70R18	275/60R20
Spare Tire Type	Full Size Non-Matching	Full Size Non-Matching
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	Underbody Mounted

Suspension

Feature	Ford	GMC
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	—	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	—	✓

Warranty

Feature	Ford	GMC
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	6 yr./ 100000 mi.
Roadside Assistance	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	—	1 yr./ unlimited mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Ford Expedition and 2026 GMC Yukon.

Is the fuel economy significantly different between the 2025 Expedition and the 2026 Yukon?

The difference is minor; the Ford Expedition gets a combined 18 MPG (15 city/22 highway), slightly edging out the GMC Yukon's 17 combined MPG (15 city/20 highway). However, you should note the Expedition recommends premium fuel, while the Yukon accepts regular unleaded.

What is the major performance advantage of choosing the Expedition over the Yukon?

The Expedition is significantly more powerful, putting out 400 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. This substantially outperforms the Yukon's 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque.

Why is the 2026 GMC Yukon priced $11,800 more than the Expedition?

The price gap suggests the Yukon includes significant standard features or more premium materials not detailed here, as its base MSRP starts at $69,200 versus the Expedition's $57,400. You are paying a premium for the Yukon’s assumed package.

Do these SUVs require the same type of gasoline?

No, the fueling requirements differ; the 2025 Ford Expedition recommends premium unleaded fuel for its powerful engine. In contrast, the 2026 GMC Yukon operates perfectly well on regular unleaded gasoline.

How do the drivetrain setups compare for daily driving?

The Expedition comes standard with Four Wheel Drive (4WD), which is great for tricky weather, while the Yukon lists Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) as its standard configuration. Both utilize a 10-speed shiftable automatic transmission.

Does the Yukon offer significantly more space than the Expedition?

Based only on the provided specs, we know the Yukon is 210.1 inches long and has 25.5 cu ft of cargo capacity, but the Expedition’s dimensions and cargo space metrics were not listed for a direct comparison.