GMC Yukon XL vs Ford Expedition Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. GMC Yukon XL · Ford Expedition

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

Side view
  • Length225.2 in
  • Height76.5 in
  • Wheelbase134.1 in
  • Curb weight5,633 lb – 5,998 lb
Front / width
  • Ford Expedition width79.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Expedition is 15.2 in shorter (225.2 in vs 210.0 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: GMC Yukon XL has a 11.6 in longer wheelbase (134.1 in vs 122.5 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Yukon XL is 248 lb heavier (5,816 lb vs 5,568 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: GMC Yukon XL has a 11.6 in longer wheelbase (134.1 in vs 122.5 in)
  2. Length: Ford Expedition is 15.2 in shorter (225.2 in vs 210.0 in)
  3. Curb weight: GMC Yukon XL is 248 lb heavier (5,816 lb vs 5,568 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord ExpeditionFord Expedition is shorter by 15.2 in

Dimension comparison

SpecGMC Yukon XLFord ExpeditionDifference
Length225.2 in210.0 in15.2 in
Width79.9 in
Height76.5 in76.5 in0.0 in
Wheelbase134.1 in122.5 in11.6 in
Ground clearance9.8 in
Curb weight5,816 lb5,568 lb248 lb

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