| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
| Model | GMC Yukon | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 403 hp@5700 417 lb-ft@4300 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 112.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Length | 202.0 in | 198.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 78.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 76.9 in | 70.0 in | 6.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 5635 lb. | 4890 lb. | 745 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 7.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.4 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 61.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 57.3 in | 7.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.6 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 61.0 in | 4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 56.8 in | 3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 37.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.7 in | 50.8 in | 10.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.1 in | 40.7 in | 8.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 25.6 in | 33.3 in | -7.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -7.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -4.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 |
| 2009 GMC Yukon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD |
Room for my big family. see full GMC Yukon review |
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