Chevrolet Avalanche vs GMC Yukon XL Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Avalanche · GMC Yukon XL
- Length221.3 in
- Height76.6 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Curb weight5,705 lb – 5,803 lb
- Width79.1 in
- GMC Yukon XL width81.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Avalanche is 3.9 in shorter (221.3 in vs 225.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Avalanche is 1.9 in narrower (79.1 in vs 81.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Avalanche is 0.1 in taller (76.6 in vs 76.5 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Yukon XL has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 134.1 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Yukon XL is 62 lb heavier (5,754 lb vs 5,816 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: GMC Yukon XL has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 134.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Avalanche is 1.9 in narrower (79.1 in vs 81.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Avalanche is 3.9 in shorter (221.3 in vs 225.2 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Yukon XL is 62 lb heavier (5,754 lb vs 5,816 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Avalanche is 0.1 in taller (76.6 in vs 76.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Avalanche — Chevrolet Avalanche is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Avalanche · garage fit for GMC Yukon XL
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Avalanche — Chevrolet Avalanche is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Avalanche — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Avalanche)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche | GMC Yukon XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 221.3 in | 225.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 81.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 76.6 in | 76.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 134.1 in | 4.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,754 lb | 5,816 lb | 62 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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