GMC Yukon XL vs Cadillac Escalade Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. GMC Yukon XL · Cadillac Escalade

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

Side view
  • Length224.4 in
  • Height74.4 in
  • Wheelbase130.0 in
  • Ground clearance7.9 in
  • Curb weight5,610 lb – 5,965 lb
Front / width
  • 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: GMC Yukon XL is 71 lb heavier (5,788 lb vs 5,717 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Cadillac Escalade has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 9.0 in)
  2. Wheelbase: GMC Yukon XL has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 116.0 in)
  3. Length: Cadillac Escalade is 20.5 in shorter (224.4 in vs 203.9 in)
  4. Curb weight: GMC Yukon XL is 71 lb heavier (5,788 lb vs 5,717 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac EscaladeCadillac Escalade is shorter by 20.5 in Check garage fit for GMC Yukon XL · garage fit for Cadillac Escalade
  • More ground clearanceCadillac EscaladeCadillac Escalade has 1.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintCadillac EscaladeBased on length × width (Cadillac Escalade)

Dimension comparison

SpecGMC Yukon XLCadillac EscaladeDifference
Length224.4 in203.9 in20.5 in
Width80.5 in80.5 in0.0 in
Height74.4 in74.4 in0.0 in
Wheelbase130.0 in116.0 in14.0 in
Ground clearance7.9 in9.0 in1.1 in
Curb weight5,788 lb5,717 lb71 lb

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