GMC Yukon vs Volkswagen Tayron

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 Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GMC Yukon stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Bose audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen Tayron. The Volkswagen Tayron counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GMC Yukon gets leather upholstery while the Volkswagen Tayron offers cloth.

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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The GMC Yukon has the clear power advantage at 313kW vs 110kW. 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, 545mm longer than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm 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 1,800kg. That 1,828kg 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 Volkswagen Tayron's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 12.1 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 Volkswagen Tayron about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,482 a year less for the Volkswagen Tayron.

Warranty: 3 years / 100k km (GMC Yukon) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen Tayron).

Where each one leads

The GMC Yukon: more power (313kW against 110kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,628kg against 1,800kg).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $174,990), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,166 a year against $3,648).

The Verdict

Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 vs 50

The Volkswagen Tayron scores 73 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 (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 49 points), fuel economy (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 47 points), safety (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 28 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Volkswagen Tayron costs about $1,482 less (7.6 L/100km against 12.8 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Warranty: 3 years on the GMC Yukon, 5 on the Volkswagen Tayron.

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