Dodge Durango Hybrid vs. GMC Yukon XL 2500 Review

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Dodge is quite certainly sprier than the GMC Yukon XL 2500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The GMC's engine isn't much bigger than the Dodge's. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the GMC Yukon XL 2500 isn't much more powerful than the Dodge Durango Hybrid. The Dodge Durango Hybrid has no lessons to learn regarding pickup from the GMC Yukon XL 2500.

Utility
Neither the GMC Yukon XL 2500 nor the Dodge Durango Hybrid has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity. The GMC Yukon XL 2500 is likely a better choice than the Dodge Durango Hybrid when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of gear or massive pets. The GMC Yukon XL 2500 outpulls the Durango Hybrid by a big margin.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Durango Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the GMC Yukon XL 2500, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the GMC provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Durango Hybrid, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Yukon XL 2500 is significantly heavier than the Dodge Durango Hybrid. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the GMC Yukon XL 2500 than the Dodge Durango Hybrid because of its bigger tank. The Dodge Durango Hybrid and the GMC Yukon XL 2500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge Durango Hybrid's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more agile feel in daily traffic than the Yukon XL 2500.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Dodge Durango Hybrid to the dealership as the GMC Yukon XL 2500. When it comes to MSRP, the GMC Yukon XL 2500 costs approximately as much as the Dodge Durango Hybrid (though the Dodge Durango Hybrid is slightly cheaper).

Warranty
The Dodge and the GMC Yukon XL 2500 have the same basic after-sale protection.