2025 GMC Yukon vs 2026 Land Rover Discovery

$66,900 · SUV

$60,200 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The primary divergence between the 2025 GMC Yukon and the 2026 Land Rover Discovery is the significant power output discrepancy, with the Yukon delivering 355 hp compared to the Discovery's 296 hp, a 59 hp advantage. Financially, the Discovery offers a lower entry point at $60,200 versus the Yukon's $66,900 MSRP. Fuel economy metrics favor the Discovery, achieving 20 combined MPG (19 city/23 highway) utilizing premium fuel, while the larger Yukon manages only 17 combined MPG (15 city/20 highway) on regular unleaded. Dimensionally, the Yukon is substantially larger at 210.1 inches long compared to the Discovery's 195.1 inches. While the Yukon offers greater cargo volume at 25.5 cu ft (with the third row presumably folded, as the base cargo figure is usually not provided), the Discovery's standard Four-Wheel Drive contrasts with the Yukon's RWD configuration, impacting off-road capability assessment.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2026 Land Rover Discovery

The 2026 Land Rover Discovery is superior for commuting due to its better fuel efficiency, achieving 20 combined MPG versus the Yukon's 17 combined MPG.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 GMC Yukon

The 2025 GMC Yukon provides more overall size, measuring 210.1 inches in length and offering 25.5 cu ft of cargo capacity.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 GMC Yukon

The Yukon's 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque significantly outperform the Discovery's 296 hp and 295 lb-ft figures.

💰 Best Value

2026 Land Rover Discovery

The 2026 Land Rover Discovery starts $6,700 less expensive and provides standard four-wheel drive capability.

Choose the GMC Yukon if...

Maximum acceleration and towing potential are critical, as evidenced by its 355 hp output.
The driver prefers a larger, more substantial vehicle measuring 210.1 inches long and 81.0 inches wide.
Operation on regular unleaded gasoline is preferred over premium fuel.

Choose the Land Rover Discovery if...

Achieving 20 combined MPG is a priority over the Yukon's 17 combined MPG.
Standard four-wheel drive capability is necessary for varied road conditions.
A lower initial investment, with an MSRP of $60,200, is desired over the $66,900 Yukon.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	GMC Yukon	Land Rover Discovery
Length	210.1"	195.1"
Width	81.0"	-
Height	76.5"	74.3"
Wheelbase	121.0"	115.1"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
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	—	✓

Engine

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Base Engine Displacement	5.3 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	V8	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	355 hp @ 5600 rpm	296 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm	295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
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	Land Rover
Transmission Type	10-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive
Rear Differential Type	Limited Slip	—
4WD System Type	—	Full Time
Transfer Case Gearing	—	Electronic Single-Speed
Hill Descent Control	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	15/20 MPG	19/23 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	17 MPG	20 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	360.0/480.0 mi.	452.2/547.4 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	24.0 gal.	23.8 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
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	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	—	✓
Driver Assisted Parking Assist	—	✓
Rear Door Pockets	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Infotainment Display	16.8 in	11.4 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Premium Speaker Brand	Bose	—
Speaker System	10	11
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	✓	—
Meridian Speakers	—	✓
Stereo Power	—	400W
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	3 months

Power Feature

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Moonroof Type	—	1st Row Power Glass

Frontseats

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Front Head Room	42.3 in.	39.4 in.
Front Leg Room	44.5 in.	39.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room	65.5 in.	—
Front Hip Room	61.5 in.	—
Seat Material: Leather	✓	✓
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	14-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	3
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	14-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
Front Seat Type: Captain's Chairs	—	✓
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	—	3

Rearseats

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Rear Head Room	38.9 in.	39.0 in.
Rear Leg Room	42.0 in.	37.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	64.7 in.	—
Rear Hip Room	61.3 in.	—
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	✓	—
Power Folding Third Row Seat	✓	—
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	—
Wheel Size	20 x 9.0 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	All Terrain
Tire Size	275/60R20	—
Spare Tire Type	Full Size Non-Matching	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	Underbody Mounted
Wheel Material	—	Alloy
Wheel Diameter	—	20 in.

Suspension

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

Warranty

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
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.	6 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	1 yr./ unlimited mi.	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 GMC Yukon and 2026 Land Rover Discovery.

How much greater is the horsepower difference between the 2025 Yukon and the 2026 Discovery?

The 2025 GMC Yukon delivers 355 hp, which is 59 horsepower more than the 2026 Land Rover Discovery's output of 296 hp. This difference impacts acceleration and performance metrics.

Which vehicle offers better fuel economy for daily driving?

The 2026 Land Rover Discovery is more efficient, achieving 20 combined MPG (19 city/23 highway). The 2025 GMC Yukon only manages 17 combined MPG (15 city/20 highway).

Is the higher cost of the Yukon justified by its size specifications?

The Yukon has a $66,900 MSRP compared to the Discovery's $60,200. The Yukon is physically larger, measuring 210.1 inches long versus the Discovery's 195.1 inches.

What is the difference in required fuel type?

The 2025 GMC Yukon operates on regular unleaded gasoline, providing flexibility. Conversely, the 2026 Land Rover Discovery requires premium unleaded fuel, which may increase long-term operational costs.

How do the drivetrain configurations compare between the two SUVs?

The 2025 GMC Yukon utilizes a Rear Wheel Drive configuration paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The 2026 Land Rover Discovery comes standard with Four Wheel Drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission.

How do the base cargo capacities compare?

The 2025 GMC Yukon lists a cargo capacity of 25.5 cu ft, which is a direct measure of its utility relative to the Discovery, though the Discovery's specific base cargo volume is not listed for direct comparison.