Land Rover LR3 vs. GMC Yukon XL 1500 Review

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Land Rover LR3 is quite certainly more agile than the GMC, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The GMC Yukon XL 1500's engine is significantly more massive than the Land Rover's. Remember that bigger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Land Rover LR3 has no lessons to learn when it comes to torque from the GMC Yukon XL 1500.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the GMC Yukon XL 1500 over the Land Rover. The Yukon XL 1500 is a better choice than the Land Rover regarding transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or pets. The Land Rover LR3 outpulls the GMC Yukon XL 1500 by a big margin.

Convenience
You will most definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the LR3 than with the GMC Yukon XL 1500.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Land Rover LR3 offers a bit more head room than the GMC Yukon XL 1500, there really isn't much of a difference. The Land Rover LR3 is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Yukon XL 1500.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the GMC Yukon XL 1500 than the Land Rover LR3 because of its bigger tank. The Land Rover LR3 fits in smaller parking spaces than the GMC Yukon XL 1500. The Land Rover's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a sprier feel in daily traffic than the GMC Yukon XL 1500.

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 LR3 to the dealership as the GMC Yukon XL 1500. The GMC will save you money at the pump compared to the Land Rover LR3. The LR3 will tax your gasoline budget considerably more than the GMC Yukon XL 1500 will. In terms of MSRP, the LR3 doesn't cost much less than the GMC Yukon XL 1500.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Yukon XL 1500 isn't quite as generous as the Land Rover LR3's.