GMC Yukon vs Chevrolet Tahoe
The Chevrolet Tahoe is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 24 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the GMC Yukon, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $0 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Chevrolet Tahoe leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
GMC Yukon
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 164 configurations
2015–2026
Chevrolet Tahoe
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 77 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | GMC Yukon | Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 23 mpg | 24 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 21 mpg | 22 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 27 mpg | 28 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 437 g/mi | 421 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | 3.0, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, SIDI; FFV | SIDI, 3.0, SIDI; Municipal, SIDI; Stop-Start |
| Transmissions | Automatic 10-spd, Automatic 6-spd, Automatic 8-spd | Automatic 10-spd, Automatic 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Diesel, Regular, Premium | Premium, Regular, Diesel |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 164 | 77 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Yukon vs Tahoe: common questions
Which is better on gas, the GMC Yukon or the Chevrolet Tahoe?
The Chevrolet Tahoe is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 24 mpg combined versus 23 mpg for the GMC Yukon, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $0 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Chevrolet Tahoe runs about $3,250 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,250 for the GMC Yukon — a difference of roughly $0 per year.
What engines do the Yukon and Tahoe offer?
GMC Yukon: 3.0, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, SIDI; FFV. Chevrolet Tahoe: SIDI, 3.0, SIDI; Municipal, SIDI; Stop-Start.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the GMC Yukon and the Chevrolet Tahoe as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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