GMC Yukon vs Jeep Wrangler

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the GMC Yukon. ANCAP's published record does not give the Jeep Wrangler a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The GMC Yukon features a 16.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 11-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Wrangler gets a 8.4-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GMC Yukon stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bose audio — features our data doesn't list for the Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep Wrangler counters with Alpine audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The GMC Yukon uses a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management producing 313kW and 624Nm of torque, sent through a 10-speed automatic to a 4WD layout.

The Jeep Wrangler responds with a Petrol I4 Turbo making 200kW and 400Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.3 seconds.

The GMC Yukon has the clear power advantage at 313kW vs 200kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The GMC Yukon measures 5,337mm long on a 3,071mm wheelbase, 1003mm longer than the Jeep Wrangler at 4,334mm (2,459mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GMC Yukon generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the GMC Yukon leads with a 3,628kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 2,131kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Wrangler's turning circle is 2.4 m tighter, 10.0 m against 12.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the GMC Yukon costs about $3,648 a year (12.8 L/100km) and fuel for the Jeep Wrangler about $2,907 a year (10.2 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $741 a year less for the Jeep Wrangler.

Warranty: 3 years / 100k km (GMC Yukon) and 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Wrangler). Capped-price servicing: no data (GMC Yukon), 5 years (Jeep Wrangler).

Where each one leads

The GMC Yukon: more power (313kW against 200kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,628kg against 1,497kg).

The Jeep Wrangler: the lower starting price ($81,990 against $174,990), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,907 a year against $3,648).

The Verdict

Jeep Wrangler scores higher, 60 vs 50

The Jeep Wrangler scores 60 to the GMC Yukon's 50 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Jeep Wrangler ahead by 35 points), fuel economy (Jeep Wrangler ahead by 24 points), reliability (Jeep Wrangler ahead by 16 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Jeep Wrangler costs about $741 less (10.2 L/100km against 12.8 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Warranty: 3 years on the GMC Yukon, 5 on the Jeep Wrangler.

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