GMC Yukon XL vs Cadillac Escalade Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. GMC Yukon XL · Cadillac Escalade
- Length224.4 in
- Height74.4 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight5,486 lb – 5,655 lb
- Width80.5 in
- Cadillac Escalade width80.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 20.5 in shorter (224.4 in vs 203.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: GMC Yukon XL has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 116.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Cadillac Escalade has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 113 lb heavier (5,571 lb vs 5,684 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Cadillac Escalade has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 9.0 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Yukon XL has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 116.0 in)
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 20.5 in shorter (224.4 in vs 203.9 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 113 lb heavier (5,571 lb vs 5,684 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade is shorter by 20.5 in Check garage fit for GMC Yukon XL · garage fit for Cadillac Escalade
- 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 | GMC Yukon XL | Cadillac Escalade | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 224.4 in | 203.9 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 | 130.0 in | 116.0 in | 14.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 9.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 5,571 lb | 5,684 lb | 113 lb |
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