2025 GMC Yukon XL vs 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

$69,900 · SUV

$61,600 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The 2025 GMC Yukon XL roars onto the scene as the undisputed titan, boasting a potent 355 hp engine ready to haul colossal loads, defined by its immense 225.2-inch length. Conversely, the sleek 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar glides in as the sophisticated, efficiency-minded urbanite, achieving a remarkable 23 MPG combined versus the Yukon XL's 17 MPG. The price disparity is notable: the Velar starts $8,300 less at $61,600 compared to the Yukon XL's $69,900 entry point. While the Velar offers superior fuel economy and standard AWD, it lags significantly in brute force, delivering only 247 hp against the GMC’s massive output. For sheer road presence and towing capability, the Yukon XL dominates, yet the Velar promises a more refined, accessible premium experience that sips fuel more sparingly.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar is the better commuter due to its superior 23 MPG combined fuel economy and smaller footprint.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 GMC Yukon XL

The Yukon XL offers significantly more space, demonstrated by its 41.5 cu ft of cargo capacity compared to the Velar's 30.9 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 GMC Yukon XL

Enthusiasts will prefer the raw, forceful acceleration provided by the Yukon XL's 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque.

💰 Best Value

2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The Velar offers a lower initial cost, starting at $61,600, despite needing premium fuel, compared to the Yukon XL's higher MSRP.

Choose the GMC Yukon XL if...

You require maximum hauling capability, evidenced by its dominant 41.5 cu ft cargo volume.
You prioritize outright power, benefiting from the 355 hp generated by its standard engine.
You need a rear-wheel-drive platform engineered for maximum towing capacity on a larger scale.

Choose the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if...

Your daily drives demand efficiency, highlighted by achieving 26 MPG on the highway.
You prefer the traction benefits of standard All-Wheel Drive (AWD) versus RWD.
You wish to save $8,300 at the point of purchase, starting at $61,600.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	GMC Yukon XL	Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Length	225.2"	188.9"
Width	81.0"	-
Height	76.5"	66.3"
Wheelbase	134.0"	113.0"

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	247 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque	383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm	269 lb-ft @ 1300 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	all wheel drive
Rear Differential Type	Limited Slip	—
Transfer Case Gearing	—	Electronic Single-Speed
Hill Descent Control	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	15/20 MPG	22/26 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	17 MPG	23 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	420.0/560.0 mi.	475.2/561.6 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	28.0 gal.	21.6 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	—	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Rear Door Pockets	—	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	—	✓
Simulated Alloy Trim on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts	—	✓

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	✓	With Real Time Traffic
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 Extended

Frontseats

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Front Head Room	42.3 in.	38.2 in.
Front Leg Room	44.5 in.	40.3 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	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	3
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
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	—	2-way
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	—	2-way

Rearseats

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Rear Head Room	38.9 in.	38.0 in.
Rear Leg Room	42.0 in.	37.2 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	✓	—

Tires and Wheels

Feature	GMC	Land Rover
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	—
Wheel Size	20 x 9.0 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	275/60R20	—
Spare Tire Type	Full Size Non-Matching	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	Inside Mounted
Wheel Material	—	Alloy
Wheel Diameter	—	19 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 XL and 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

How significant is the power difference between the two SUVs?

The difference is substantial; the 2025 GMC Yukon XL delivers 355 hp, while the 2026 Range Rover Velar offers 247 hp, creating a gap of 108 horsepower in favor of the GMC.

Is the fuel economy gap worth the trade-off in power?

Yes, the Velar boasts a 6 MPG advantage in combined mileage (23 MPG vs. 17 MPG for the Yukon XL), translating to fewer stops at the pump for the Velar owner.

Which vehicle provides more utility for hauling gear?

The 2025 GMC Yukon XL is the clear winner for cargo space, offering 41.5 cubic feet behind the second row, significantly more than the Velar's 30.9 cubic feet.

Do these vehicles require different fuel types?

The larger Yukon XL runs efficiently on regular unleaded gasoline, whereas the more performance-oriented Velar recommends premium unleaded fuel for its output.

How does the size difference impact city driving?

The Velar is significantly shorter at 188.9 inches compared to the Yukon XL's 225.2 inches, making the smaller Velar easier to maneuver and park in urban environments.

Why is the Yukon XL more expensive than the Velar?

The Yukon XL carries an MSRP of $69,900, $8,300 more than the Velar, primarily due to its larger body structure, more powerful engine package, and full-size SUV classification.