Cadillac Escalade vs GMC Yukon XL Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Cadillac Escalade · GMC Yukon XL
- Length203.9 in
- Height74.4 in
- Wheelbase116.0 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight5,578 lb – 5,856 lb
- Width80.5 in
- GMC Yukon XL width80.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 20.5 in shorter (203.9 in vs 224.4 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: GMC Yukon XL has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 130.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac Escalade has 1.1 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Yukon XL is 71 lb heavier (5,717 lb vs 5,788 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Cadillac Escalade has 1.1 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 7.9 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Yukon XL has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 130.0 in)
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 20.5 in shorter (203.9 in vs 224.4 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Yukon XL is 71 lb heavier (5,717 lb vs 5,788 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade is shorter by 20.5 in Check garage fit for Cadillac Escalade · garage fit for GMC Yukon XL
- More ground clearanceCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac Escalade — Based on length × width (Cadillac Escalade)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade | GMC Yukon XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 203.9 in | 224.4 in | 20.5 in |
| Width | 80.5 in | 80.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 74.4 in | 74.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 130.0 in | 14.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 7.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 5,717 lb | 5,788 lb | 71 lb |
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