2025 GMC Yukon XL vs 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

$69,900 · SUV

$56,700 · SUV

Comparison Overview

The 2025 GMC Yukon XL brings imposing presence and raw V8 punch, exciting buyers with its colossal 225.2-inch length and 355 horsepower output, perfect for those needing maximum traditional American space. Conversely, the newly reimagined 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser thrills with modern efficiency and superior off-road capability, delivering a muscular 465 lb-ft of torque despite its smaller footprint. The price gap is substantial: the Yukon XL starts at $69,900, while the Land Cruiser begins at a significantly lower $56,700. Furthermore, efficiency swings heavily toward Toyota, netting 23 combined MPG compared to the GMC's 17 combined MPG, a 6 MPG advantage. This comparison pits maximum traditional power and size against superior modern torque density and fuel economy, clearly illustrating two very different philosophies in the large SUV segment.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

The Land Cruiser's 23 combined MPG makes it the significantly more economical choice for daily driving compared to the Yukon XL's 17 combined MPG.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 GMC Yukon XL

The 2025 Yukon XL wins on pure hauling capability due to its massive 225.2-inch length, offering superior overall passenger and cargo volume potential.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 GMC Yukon XL

The Yukon XL offers a substantial 355 hp for outright straight-line acceleration fans, eclipsing the Land Cruiser's 326 hp output.

💰 Best Value

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

The Land Cruiser offers a compelling package for only $56,700, drastically undercutting the Yukon XL's $69,900 MSRP while delivering better MPG.

Choose the GMC Yukon XL if...

You require the maximum size provided by its 225.2-inch length for expansive family hauling needs.
You prioritize raw horsepower, benefiting from the Yukon XL's 355 hp engine.
You prefer a traditional rear-wheel-drive setup paired with regular unleaded fuel.

Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser if...

Saving on fuel is critical, leveraging the 6 MPG advantage (23 combined MPG).
You need more usable cargo space (46.2 cu ft) despite the shorter body (196.4 inches).
You value torque management, as the Land Cruiser delivers 465 lb-ft to the Yukon XL's 383 lb-ft.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	GMC Yukon XL	Toyota Land Cruiser
Length	225.2"	196.4"
Width	81.0"	77.9"
Height	76.5"	75.7"
Wheelbase	134.0"	112.2"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	GMC	Toyota
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	—	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓

Engine

Feature	GMC	Toyota
Base Engine Displacement	5.3 L	2.4 L
Number of Cylinders	V8	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	mild hybrid
Horsepower	355 hp @ 5600 rpm	326 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm	465 lb-ft @ 1700 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	Toyota
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 Hi-Lo
Center Differential Type	—	Limited Slip
[object Object]	—	✓
[object Object]	—	✓
Hill Descent Control	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	GMC	Toyota
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	15/20 MPG	22/25 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	17 MPG	23 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	420.0/560.0 mi.	393.8/447.5 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	28.0 gal.	17.9 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	GMC	Toyota
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	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	GMC	Toyota
Infotainment Display	16.8 in	8.0 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Premium Speaker Brand	Bose	—
Speaker System	10	6
Subwoofer Count	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	✓	—
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	3 months

Power Feature

Feature	GMC	Toyota
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	GMC	Toyota
Front Head Room	42.3 in.	40.1 in.
Front Leg Room	44.5 in.	43.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room	65.5 in.	58.5 in.
Front Hip Room	61.5 in.	55.4 in.
Seat Material: Leather	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	—
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	—
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	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Seat Material: Cloth	—	✓
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	—	6-way
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	—	4-way

Rearseats

Feature	GMC	Toyota
Rear Head Room	38.9 in.	39.3 in.
Rear Leg Room	42.0 in.	36.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	64.7 in.	59.2 in.
Rear Hip Room	61.3 in.	57.0 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	✓	—
Power Folding Third Row Seat	✓	—
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	GMC	Toyota
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Size	20 x 9.0 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	275/60R20	245/70R18
Spare Tire Type	Full Size Non-Matching	Full Size Matching
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	Underbody Mounted
Wheel Diameter	—	18 in

Suspension

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

Warranty

Feature	GMC	Toyota
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	6 yr./ 100000 mi.	5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	2 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	1 yr./ unlimited mi.	2 yr./ 25000 mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	—	8 yr./ 100000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 GMC Yukon XL and 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Which vehicle is significantly more powerful in terms of horsepower?

The 2025 GMC Yukon XL holds the power advantage, boasting 355 hp from its engine setup compared to the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser's 326 hp.

How much larger is the Yukon XL than the new Land Cruiser?

The Yukon XL is significantly larger, measuring 225.2 inches in length compared to the Land Cruiser's 196.4 inches, providing more physical presence on the road.

Is the Toyota Land Cruiser more economical for daily driving?

Yes, the Land Cruiser is markedly more economical, achieving 23 combined MPG versus the Yukon XL's 17 combined MPG, saving substantial money over the year.

Does the Land Cruiser require premium gasoline?

Yes, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser specifies premium unleaded fuel is required for optimal performance, while the Yukon XL runs happily on regular unleaded.