2025 GMC Yukon vs 2025 Volvo V60

$66,900 · SUV

$71,250 · Wagon

Comparison Overview

Deciding between massive presence and maneuverable efficiency is a classic challenge, especially when comparing the 2025 GMC Yukon and the 2025 Volvo V60. The Yukon starts at a lower $66,900 MSRP, positioning itself as the more accessible large SUV, generating 355 hp and achieving a modest 17 combined MPG. In stark contrast, the Volvo V60, priced higher at $71,250, offers significant performance gains with 455 hp and superior efficiency, netting 31 combined MPG thanks to its plug-in hybrid capability and 40 miles of electric range. While both vehicles offer an identical 25.5 cu ft of standard cargo capacity, the Yukon's sheer size (210.1 inches long) emphasizes maximum passenger volume, whereas the V60 prioritizes fuel economy and sporty handling with its lower profile (56.6 inches high). This comparison pits raw size against sophisticated, efficient power.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Volvo V60

The V60 wins for commuters due to its exceptional 31 combined MPG compared to the Yukon's 17 MPG, saving significant time and money at the pump.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 GMC Yukon

The Yukon is better suited for families needing substantial bulk, offering superior passenger space within its large 210.1-inch frame.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Volvo V60

The V60 clearly leads performance enthusiasts with 455 hp and 523 lb-ft of torque versus the Yukon's 355 hp and 383 lb-ft.

💰 Best Value

2025 Volvo V60

Despite a higher initial MSRP of $71,250, the V60’s superior fuel economy (31 MPG vs 17 MPG) makes it a better long-term value proposition.

Choose the GMC Yukon if...

You prioritize the lower starting MSRP of $66,900 over running costs.
You need the commanding presence and easier ingress/egress provided by the Yukon's 76.5-inch height.
You prefer using regular unleaded fuel instead of premium required by the V60.

Choose the Volvo V60 if...

You want significantly better efficiency, averaging 31 combined MPG and having a 40-mile EV range.
Performance matters most, as the V60 boasts 455 hp and all-wheel drive.
You prefer a smaller footprint for urban driving, with the V60 being 12.7 inches shorter than the Yukon.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	GMC Yukon	Volvo V60
Length	210.1"	187.4"
Width	81.0"	72.8"
Height	76.5"	56.6"
Wheelbase	121.0"	113.1"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	GMC	Volvo
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic 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 Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Fog Lights	✓	—
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	2	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Brake Preparation System	—	✓
Adaptive Headlights	—	✓
Headlight Washers	—	✓
Front Fixed Headrests	—	✓
Rear Folding Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	GMC	Volvo
Base Engine Displacement	5.3 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	V8	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	plug-in hybrid
Horsepower	355 hp @ 5600 rpm	455 hp
Torque	383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm	523 lb-ft
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Overhead valves (OHV)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓
Cylinder Deactivation	✓	—

Drive Train

Feature	GMC	Volvo
Transmission Type	10-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive
Rear Differential Type	Limited Slip	—

Fuel

Feature	GMC	Volvo
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	15/20 MPG	30/33 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	17 MPG	31 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	360.0/480.0 mi.	477.0/524.7 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	24.0 gal.	15.9 gal.
EPA Efficiency (City/Highway MPGe)	—	74/73 MPGe
EPA Efficiency (Combined MPGe)	—	74 MPGe
EPA Electric Driving Range	—	40 mi.
EPA Energy Consumption (kWh/100 mi)	—	44
Charging Time (240V)	—	5.0 hr.
DC Fast Charging Port Type	—	SAE J1772

Comfort & Convenience

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

In Car Entertainment

Feature	GMC	Volvo
Infotainment Display	16.8 in	9.0 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Premium Speaker Brand	Bose	Bowers & Wilkins
Speaker System	10	15
Subwoofer Count	1	1
Surround Audio	Discrete	—
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	✓	—
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	—
Stereo Power	—	1410W
Android Auto (Wired)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	—	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	3 months

Power Feature

Feature	GMC	Volvo
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Moonroof Type	—	1st Row Power Glass
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	—	✓

Frontseats

Feature	GMC	Volvo
Front Head Room	42.3 in.	37.4 in.
Front Leg Room	44.5 in.	42.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room	65.5 in.	56.1 in.
Front Hip Room	61.5 in.	55.3 in.
Seat Material: Leather	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	2
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Seat Material: Premium Leather/Cloth	—	✓
Front Seat Type: Sport	—	✓
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	—	2

Rearseats

Feature	GMC	Volvo
Rear Head Room	38.9 in.	38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room	42.0 in.	35.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	64.7 in.	54.5 in.
Rear Hip Room	61.3 in.	53.4 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	—
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	✓	—
Power Folding Third Row Seat	✓	—
Folding Rear Seat Feature	—	✓
Pass-Thru Center Armrest	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	GMC	Volvo
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	—
Wheel Size	20 x 9.0 in	19 x 8.0 in
Tire Type	All Season	Performance
Tire Size	275/60R20	✓
Spare Tire Type	Full Size Non-Matching	—
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	—
Polished Alloy Wheels	—	✓

Suspension

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

Warranty

Feature	GMC	Volvo
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	6 yr./ 100000 mi.	12 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	4 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	1 yr./ unlimited mi.	3 yr./ 30000 mi.
EV Battery Warranty	—	8 yr./ 100000 mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	—	8 yr./ 100000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 GMC Yukon and 2025 Volvo V60.

Does the GMC Yukon or Volvo V60 offer more usable cargo space?

Surprisingly, both vehicles list the same standard cargo capacity at 25.5 cu ft. However, the Yukon's larger overall dimensions likely translate to a more versatile load floor and easier vertical stacking.

How big is the fuel economy difference between these two models?

The difference is substantial: the V60 delivers 31 combined MPG while the Yukon manages only 17 combined MPG, meaning the Volvo will cost significantly less to fuel during daily driving.

Is the V60's premium fuel requirement a major ongoing cost?

Yes, since the Yukon uses regular unleaded, you will spend more per gallon filling up the V60, though this might be offset by the V60's much better 31 MPG rating.

Which vehicle is better equipped for rough winter driving conditions?

The 2025 Volvo V60 is better equipped due to its standard All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, whereas the base Yukon is listed with Rear Wheel Drive (RWD).

How much more powerful is the V60 compared to the Yukon?

The Volvo V60 is significantly stronger, producing 455 hp, which is 100 more horsepower than the Yukon’s 355 hp rating.

What is the difference in their overall physical footprint?

The Yukon is considerably larger, measuring 210.1 inches long and 81.0 inches wide, towering over the V60 which is 187.4 inches long and 72.8 inches wide.