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2025 Ford Explorer vs 2025 GMC Yukon

2025 Ford Explorer — File:2020 Ford Explorer (sixth generation) 2.jpg — Commons year/body reference; exact trim and market may differ.
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2025 Ford Explorer

2.3 L, 4 cylinders, 10-speed automatic, Rear-wheel drive, Gasoline

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2025 GMC Yukon 2WD — File:2010 GMC Yukon XL SLT -- 05-06-2011.jpg — Commons year/body reference; exact trim and market may differ.
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Body reference — model year may differ; market and trim may differ · File:2010 GMC Yukon XL SLT -- 05-06-2011.jpg — Commons year/body reference; exact trim and market may differ. · Original photograph

2025 GMC Yukon 2WD

6.2 L, 8 cylinders, Automatic 10-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive, Premium

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Key differences

  • Explorer returns 24 mpg combined versus 17 mpg for Yukon 2WD — 7 mpg higher combined economy.
  • Explorer has an estimated primary-fuel bill 2,050 USD/year lower than Yukon 2WD. That is about 171 USD less per month at 15,000 miles a year.

Specifications side by side

Engine & performance

Engine & performance
Specification2025 Ford Explorer2025 GMC Yukon 2WD
Power300 hp420 hp
Engine displacement2.3 L6.2 L
DrivetrainRear-wheel driveRear-Wheel Drive
Transmission10-speed automaticAutomatic 10-spd

Fuel economy & energy

Fuel economy & energy
Specification2025 Ford Explorer2025 GMC Yukon 2WD
Combined fuel economy24 mpg Advantage 17 mpg
Fuel tank17.9 galNot available
FuelGasolinePremium

Dimensions & practicality

Dimensions & practicality
Specification2025 Ford Explorer2025 GMC Yukon 2WD
Cargo — all seats in use16.3 cu ftNot available
Cargo — behind front seats85.8 cu ftNot available
Passenger volume152.9 cu ftNot available
Towing capacity5,000 lbNot available
Ground clearance7.6 in7.5 in
Base / estimated curb weight4,303 lbNot available
Front track66.9 in68.4 in
Rear track66.9 in68.1 in
Turning circleNot available39.4 ft
Length198.7 in210.2 in
Width78.9 in81 in
Height69.6 in76.4 in
Wheelbase119.1 in120.9 in
Seating options6 or 7, depending on second-row seatingNot available

Price & running costs

Price & running costs
Specification2025 Ford Explorer2025 GMC Yukon 2WD
Annual primary-fuel cost2,800 USD/year Advantage 4,850 USD/year

EPA fuel costs assume 15,000 mi a year and 55% city driving. Prices are original MSRP.

Safety

2025 Ford Explorer

Top Safety Pick + — only vehicles built after June 2025

3 tests: Good
Test results & tested models
Small overlap front
Good
Moderate overlap front — updated test
Good
Side — updated test
Good

The award applies only to vehicles built after June 2025; model year alone does not establish eligibility. Small overlap applies to 2020-2026 vehicles built after May 2020 and used a 2020 XLT 4WD. Updated moderate overlap applies to 2022-2026 and used a 2022 XLT 4WD. Updated side applies to 2020-2026 and used a 2022 XLT 4WD. Headlight ratings vary by equipment and are excluded.

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