Compare the2025 Jeep Wagoneer LVS 2025 GMC Yukon

The Jeep Wagoneer L has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Yukon doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The Wagoneer L has standard Active Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The Yukon doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Jeep Wagoneer L achieved a “Acceptable” rating - the second highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The GMC Yukon has not been tested.

Both the Wagoneer L and the Yukon have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available all wheel drive, night vision systems, around view monitors and driver alert monitors.

The Jeep Wagoneer L achieved a “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for the 2024 model year. This recognition was based on its impressive performance in the small overlap frontal crash test, updated side impact crash test, headlight evaluations, and pedestrian crash prevention testing. The Yukon has not yet been evaluated by the IIHS for 2024.

The Wagoneer L’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Yukon’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

Jeep pays for scheduled maintenance on the Wagoneer L for 2 years and unlimited miles. Jeep will pay for oil changes, tire rotations, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance (up to 2 visits). GMC only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Yukon.

There are over 43 percent more Jeep dealers than there are GMC dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Wagoneer L’s warranty.

For smoother operation, better efficiency and fewer moving parts, the engines in the Wagoneer L have an overhead cam design, rather than the old pushrod design of some of the engines in the Yukon.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Wagoneer L has a 240-amp alternator. The Yukon’s standard 220-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Wagoneer L offers larger standard and optional batteries than the Yukon:

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Jeep vehicles are better in initial quality than GMC vehicles. With 1 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Jeep higher than GMC.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Jeep vehicles are more reliable than GMC With 16 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Jeep higher than GMC.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Jeep vehicles are more reliable than GMC vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Jeep 1 place higher in reliability than GMC.

The Wagoneer L’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 65 more horsepower (420 vs. 355) and 85 lbs.-ft. more torque (468 vs. 383) than the Yukon’s standard 5.3 V8. The Wagoneer L’s 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 8 lbs.-ft. more torque (468 vs. 460) than the Yukon’s optional 6.2 V8. The Grand Wagoneer L’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 120 more horsepower (540 vs. 420) and 61 lbs.-ft. more torque (521 vs. 460) than the Yukon’s optional 6.2 V8.

On the EPA test cycle the Wagoneer L gets better mileage than the Yukon:

The Wagoneer L has 6.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the Yukon (30.5 vs. 24 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Wagoneer L has a standard locking fuel door which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the Yukon. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

For better stopping power the Wagoneer L’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the Yukon:

The Wagoneer L’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 55 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Yukon’s standard 60 series tires.

The Wagoneer L has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the Wagoneer L flat and controlled during cornering. The Yukon’s suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

The Wagoneer L has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The Yukon doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Wagoneer L’s wheelbase is 9.1 inches longer than on the Yukon (130 inches vs. 120.9 inches).

The Grand Wagoneer L 4x4 handles at .74 G’s, while the Yukon Denali 4x4 pulls only .73 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For greater off-road capability the Wagoneer L has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Yukon Denali Ultimate (8.3 vs. 7.3 inches), allowing the Wagoneer L to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Wagoneer L uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Yukon doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Wagoneer L has 11 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Yukon (179.3 vs. 168.3).

The Wagoneer L has 1.9 inches more front hip room, .6 inches more front shoulder room, 1.1 inches more rear headroom, .7 inches more rear legroom, 1.7 inches more rear hip room, .5 inches more rear shoulder room, .9 inches more third row headroom, 1.7 inches more third row legroom, 2.2 inches more third row hip room and 1.7 inches more third row shoulder room than the Yukon.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Wagoneer L’s middle and third row seats recline. The Yukon’s third row seats don’t recline.

The Wagoneer L’s cargo area provides more volume than the Yukon.

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Wagoneer L easier. The Wagoneer L’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 34 inches, while the Yukon’s liftover is 37 inches.

The Wagoneer L’s cargo area is larger than the Yukon’s in every dimension:

Maximum trailer towing in the GMC Yukon is limited to 8200 pounds. The Wagoneer L offers up to a 10,000 lbs. towing capacity.

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the Yukon, the Wagoneer L Grand offers an optional passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, foot pedal distance, outside mirror angle and radio stations and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The Wagoneer L Grand’s front and rear power windows all open or close with one touch of the switches. The Yukon’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to close them fully.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the Wagoneer L offers optional cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Yukon doesn’t offer cornering lights.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Wagoneer L to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Yukon doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Wagoneer L first among large suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Yukon was rated second.