Cadillac Escalade vs GMC Yukon XL Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Cadillac Escalade · GMC Yukon XL

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length203.9 in
  • Height74.4 in
  • Wheelbase116.0 in
  • Ground clearance9.0 in
  • Curb weight5,578 lb – 5,856 lb
Front / width
  • 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

  1. Ground clearance: Cadillac Escalade has 1.1 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 7.9 in)
  2. Wheelbase: GMC Yukon XL has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 130.0 in)
  3. Length: Cadillac Escalade is 20.5 in shorter (203.9 in vs 224.4 in)
  4. 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 EscaladeCadillac Escalade is shorter by 20.5 in Check garage fit for Cadillac Escalade · garage fit for GMC Yukon XL
  • More ground clearanceCadillac EscaladeCadillac Escalade has 1.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintCadillac EscaladeBased on length × width (Cadillac Escalade)

Dimension comparison

SpecCadillac EscaladeGMC Yukon XLDifference
Length203.9 in224.4 in20.5 in
Width80.5 in80.5 in0.0 in
Height74.4 in74.4 in0.0 in
Wheelbase116.0 in130.0 in14.0 in
Ground clearance9.0 in7.9 in1.1 in
Curb weight5,717 lb5,788 lb71 lb

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