Ford Expedition vs. GMC Yukon XL 1500 Review

Utility
The Expedition and the GMC Yukon XL 1500 can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Ford Expedition is likely a better choice than the GMC Yukon XL 1500 when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of gear or massive pets. The Ford Expedition outpulls the GMC Yukon XL 1500 by a large margin.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Ford Expedition and the GMC Yukon XL 1500 are legitimate speedsters.

Dimensions
The Ford Expedition's tank is almost the same size as the Yukon XL 1500's, though the Yukon XL 1500's is a little larger. The Ford and the Yukon XL 1500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Ford Expedition's shorter wheelbase will likely give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the GMC Yukon XL 1500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Convenience
You will most certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Ford than with the GMC.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Ford Expedition to the dealership as the GMC Yukon XL 1500. Producing an accurate gas mileage evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the GMC Yukon XL 1500 is the winner when it comes to gas mileage. There really isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the GMC Yukon XL 1500 is a little more economical than the Ford. When it comes to MSRP, the Expedition doesn't cost much less than the GMC Yukon XL 1500.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Ford Expedition and the GMC Yukon XL 1500 most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The GMC Yukon XL 1500 and the Expedition have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Expedition. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Ford Expedition isn't much more powerful than the Yukon XL 1500.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the GMC Yukon XL 1500 offers a bit more head room than the Ford Expedition, there frankly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Ford Expedition offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Yukon XL 1500, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Warranty
The GMC Yukon XL 1500 and the Ford Expedition have the same basic after-sale protection.