Land Rover LR3 vs. GMC Yukon XL 1500 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Land Rover LR3 to the dealership as the GMC. The GMC isn't much costlier than the LR3 when it comes to MSRP.

Utility
The GMC Yukon XL 1500 will most certainly prove handier than the Land Rover LR3 for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The GMC Yukon XL 1500 is a better choice than the Land Rover LR3 in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of loot or big animals. Towing is significantly more the Land Rover LR3's forte than it is the GMC Yukon XL 1500's.

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. While the rear of the Land Rover LR3 provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the GMC Yukon XL 1500, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the GMC than the Land Rover LR3 because of its bigger tank. The LR3 fits in smaller parking spaces than the Yukon XL 1500. The Yukon XL 1500's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Land Rover LR3 may give a sprier feel in daily traffic.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Yukon XL 1500 packs quite a punch and will knock the Land Rover LR3 down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the LR3 is most certainly more agile than the GMC Yukon XL 1500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, 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 considerably bigger than the Land Rover LR3'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.

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