GMC Yukon XL vs Ford Expedition Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. GMC Yukon XL · Ford Expedition
- Length224.4 in
- Height74.4 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight5,486 lb – 5,655 lb
- Width80.5 in
- Ford Expedition width78.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Expedition is 17.9 in shorter (224.4 in vs 206.5 in)
- Width: Ford Expedition is 1.7 in narrower (80.5 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 2.8 in taller (74.4 in vs 77.2 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Yukon XL has a 11.0 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 119.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Expedition has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 95 lb heavier (5,571 lb vs 5,665 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: GMC Yukon XL has a 11.0 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 119.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Expedition has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Ford Expedition is 17.9 in shorter (224.4 in vs 206.5 in)
- Height: Ford Expedition is 2.8 in taller (74.4 in vs 77.2 in)
- Width: Ford Expedition is 1.7 in narrower (80.5 in vs 78.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is shorter by 17.9 in Check garage fit for GMC Yukon XL · garage fit for Ford Expedition
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Expedition — Ford Expedition is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceFord Expedition — Ford Expedition has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Expedition — Based on length × width (Ford Expedition)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Yukon XL | Ford Expedition | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 224.4 in | 206.5 in | 17.9 in |
| Width | 80.5 in | 78.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 74.4 in | 77.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 119.0 in | 11.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 5,571 lb | 5,665 lb | 95 lb |
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