GMC Yukon XL vs Cadillac Escalade Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 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 width81.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 12.5 in shorter (224.4 in vs 211.9 in)
- Width: GMC Yukon XL is 0.6 in narrower (80.5 in vs 81.1 in)
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 2.3 in taller (74.4 in vs 76.7 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Yukon XL has a 9.1 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 120.9 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 356 lb heavier (5,571 lb vs 5,926 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: GMC Yukon XL has a 9.1 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 120.9 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 356 lb heavier (5,571 lb vs 5,926 lb)
- Length: Cadillac Escalade is 12.5 in shorter (224.4 in vs 211.9 in)
- Height: Cadillac Escalade is 2.3 in taller (74.4 in vs 76.7 in)
- Width: GMC Yukon XL is 0.6 in narrower (80.5 in vs 81.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac Escalade — Cadillac Escalade is shorter by 12.5 in Check garage fit for GMC Yukon XL · garage fit for Cadillac Escalade
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Yukon XL — GMC Yukon XL is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintCadillac Escalade — Based on length × width (Cadillac Escalade)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Yukon XL | Cadillac Escalade | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 224.4 in | 211.9 in | 12.5 in |
| Width | 80.5 in | 81.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 74.4 in | 76.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 120.9 in | 9.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,571 lb | 5,926 lb | 356 lb |
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