GMC Yukon vs Toyota C-HR

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the GMC Yukon. 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 Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-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, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bose audio — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota C-HR. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GMC Yukon gets leather upholstery while the Toyota C-HR offers cloth. Climate control is 3-zone in the GMC Yukon and 2-zone in the Toyota C-HR.

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 Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The GMC Yukon has the clear power advantage at 313kW vs 103kW. 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, 975mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm 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 725kg. That 2,903kg 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 Toyota C-HR's turning circle is 2.0 m tighter, 10.4 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 Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $2,508 a year less for the Toyota C-HR.

Warranty: 3 years / 100k km (GMC Yukon) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The GMC Yukon: more power (313kW against 103kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,628kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: the lower starting price ($46,940 against $174,990), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,140 a year against $3,648).

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 50

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 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: fuel economy (Toyota C-HR ahead by 80 points), value (Toyota C-HR ahead by 59 points), performance (GMC Yukon ahead by 38 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota C-HR costs about $2,508 less (4 L/100km against 12.8 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Warranty: 3 years on the GMC Yukon, 5 on the Toyota C-HR.

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