Compare the2026 GMC Yukon XLVS 2025 Jeep Wagoneer L

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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Both the Yukon XL and Wagoneer L have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The Yukon XL has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The Wagoneer L’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

The Yukon XL (except SLE with front bench seat) has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Wagoneer L doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

To deliver safety and visibility under dusty conditions the GMC Yukon XL’s backup monitor has a standard rear washer to keep the view clear. A camera washer system costs extra on the Jeep Wagoneer L.

Both the Yukon XL and Wagoneer L have rear cross-traffic warning, but the Yukon XL has Rear Cross Traffic Braking (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Wagoneer L’s Rear Cross Path Detection doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Yukon XL and the Wagoneer L have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available all wheel drive, night vision systems and driver alert monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the GMC Yukon XL is safer than the Jeep Wagoneer L:

	Yukon XL	Wagoneer L
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	23%	32.1%
Neck Compression	51 lbs.	84 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	152/161 lbs.	277/329 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the GMC Yukon XL is safer than the Jeep Wagoneer L:

	Yukon XL	Wagoneer L
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Hip Force	118 lbs.	203 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Spine Acceleration	24 G’s	33 G’s
Hip Force	248 lbs.	515 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	14 inches	14 inches
Spine Acceleration	38 G’s	41 G’s

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

The Yukon XL’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Wagoneer L’s (6 vs. 5 years).

Reliability

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Yukon XL’s reliability 13 points higher than the Wagoneer L.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that GMC vehicles are more reliable than Jeep vehicles. J.D. Power ranks GMC above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Jeep is rated below average.

Engine

The Yukon XL’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 27 lbs.-ft. more torque (495 vs. 468) than the Wagoneer L’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder.

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Yukon XL gets better mileage than the Wagoneer L:

			MPG
Yukon XL
	RWD	3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel	21 city/26 hwy
	AWD	3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel	20 city/24 hwy
Wagoneer L
	RWD	3.0 turbo 6-cyl.	17 city/24 hwy
	AWD	3.0 turbo 6-cyl.	16 city/23 hwy
		Grand Wagoneer L 3.0 turbo 6-cyl.	14 city/20 hwy

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Yukon XL V8’s fuel efficiency. The Wagoneer L doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the GMC Yukon XL uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended on Yukon XL Denali for maximum performance). The Grand Wagoneer L requires premium, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

Transmission

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the GMC Yukon XL, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the Wagoneer L.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Yukon XL’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Wagoneer L:

	Yukon XL	Wagoneer L
Front Rotors	16.1 inches	14.9 inches

Tires and Wheels

The Yukon XL Denali Ultimate’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Wagoneer L’s optional 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Yukon XL Denali Ultimate offers optional 24-inch wheels. The Wagoneer L’s largest wheels are only 22-inches.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Yukon XL’s wheelbase is 4.1 inches longer than on the Wagoneer L (134.1 inches vs. 130 inches).

Chassis

The GMC Yukon XL may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 350 to 550 pounds less than the Jeep Wagoneer L.

Passenger Space

The Yukon XL has 1 inch more front headroom, 3.6 inches more front legroom and .1 inches more third row legroom than the Wagoneer L.

Cargo Capacity

The Yukon XL’s cargo area provides more volume than the Wagoneer L.

	Yukon XL	Wagoneer L
Third Seat Folded	93.6 cubic feet	85.3 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	144.5 cubic feet	130.9 cubic feet

Towing

The Yukon XL’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Wagoneer L’s (7500 vs. 5640 pounds).

Ergonomics

On a hot day the Yukon XL’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Wagoneer L can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the Yukon XL’s available exterior PIN entry system. The Wagoneer L doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system, and its Uconnect Access can’t unlock the doors if the vehicle doesn’t have cell phone reception or the driver can’t contact the service.

The Yukon XL’s standard Keyless Access allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the engine, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Keyless Enter-N-Go standard on the Wagoneer L doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

The Yukon XL’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Wagoneer L’s standard intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

The GMC Yukon XL has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors costs extra on the Wagoneer L.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the GMC Yukon XL has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Wagoneer L.

Recommendations

The GMC Yukon outsold the Jeep Wagoneer by 44% during 2024.

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