GMC Yukon vs Lincoln Navigator
The GMC Yukon is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Lincoln Navigator, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $0 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the GMC Yukon leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
GMC Yukon
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 164 configurations
2015–2027
Lincoln Navigator
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 35 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | GMC Yukon | Lincoln Navigator |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 23 mpg ✓ | 19 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 21 mpg ✓ | 17 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 27 mpg ✓ | 23 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 437 g/mi ✓ | 462 g/mi |
| Engines offered | 3.0, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, SIDI; FFV | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start |
| Transmissions | Automatic 10-spd, Automatic 6-spd, Automatic 8-spd | Automatic (S10), Automatic (S6) |
| Drivetrains | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Diesel, Regular, Premium | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 164 | 35 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Yukon vs Navigator: common questions
Which is better on gas, the GMC Yukon or the Lincoln Navigator?
The GMC Yukon is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Lincoln Navigator, a 4 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 Lincoln Navigator 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 Navigator offer?
GMC Yukon: 3.0, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, SIDI; FFV. Lincoln Navigator: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the GMC Yukon as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and the Lincoln Navigator as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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