2021 GMC Yukon XL fuel economy
The EPA lists 9 versions of the 2021 GMC Yukon XL. Combined fuel economy ranges from 16 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 27 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 16 to 23 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 21 and 27 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $4,150 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon XL 2WD Automatic 10-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG | $4,150 |
| Yukon XL 4WD Automatic 10-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG | $4,350 |
| Yukon XL 2WD Automatic 10-spd | 8-cyl 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Yukon XL 2WD Automatic 10-spd | 8-cyl 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
| Yukon XL 4WD Automatic 10-spd | 8-cyl 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
| Yukon XL 2WD Automatic 10-spd | 8-cyl 6.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG | $5,150 |
| Yukon XL 4WD Automatic 10-spd | 8-cyl 6.2L | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG | $5,150 |
| Yukon XL 4WD Automatic 10-spd | 8-cyl 6.2L | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 19 | 16 MPG | $5,150 |
| Yukon XL 4WD Automatic 10-spd | 8-cyl 5.3L | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $4,150 per year in fuel, versus $4,200 for the least efficient.