It’s no secret in the automotive world that the 2020 Chevy Suburban and the 2020 GMC Yukon are similar SUVs as they’re both produced overall by General Motors. However, there are several key differences that set these two full-size SUVs apart. Which is better? Find out with this key comparison.
Space and features aren’t the only things that are important to SUV shoppers, but the performance of the vehicle also – especially in an SUV that’s the size of the Chevy Suburban or the GMC Yukon. The standard engine on both the Suburban and the Yukon is a 5.3-liter EcoTec V8 that garners 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, both paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Both SUVs also offer a 6.2-liter EcoTec V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. The Suburban pairs the 6.2-liter engine with a slick 10-speed transmission while the Yukon offers an eight-speed or 10-speed transmission.
Both the Suburban and the Yukon offer 42.8 inches of front headroom, 45.3 inches of front legroom, and 64.8 inches of front shoulder room, but the twin dimensions end in the front row. Moving further back into the passenger space, the Suburban tops the Yukon handily in all but one measurement (third-row shoulder room, where the two SUVs tie at 62.2 inches). One of the most notable passenger space differences is the third-row legroom, where the Suburban clocks in with 34.5 inches to the Yukon’s 24.8 inches. Nearly 10 inches is a lot of difference, especially for those who have lanky teenagers to cart around!
The Suburban also bests the Yukon in cargo space. In the Suburban, you’ll have 31.6 cubic-feet behind the third row, 63.6 cubic-feet behind the second row, and a whopping 100.3 cubic-feet behind the first row. In comparison, the Yukon only manages 15.3 cubic-feet behind the third row, 51.7 cubic-feet behind the second row, and 94.7 cubic-feet behind the first row.
Safety on the road is another area where the 2020 Suburban wins out over the 2020 Yukon. The Suburban comes standard with forward collision alert, lane-keep assist, and lane departure warning, all of which require an upgrade in the Yukon. Further, the Suburban also comes standard with low-speed forward automatic emergency braking, teen driver, and OnStar® & Chevrolet Connected Services, all of which are unavailable on the Yukon.
Though these two full-size SUVs may be similar, the Chevy Suburban offers better power, more interior space, and more safety features than the GMC Yukon, making it our winner of this comparison. You can find a 2020 Chevy Suburban to drive around Naples at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Naples today. Browse our complete Suburban inventory online and find the 2020 Suburban that’s right for you.