2026 Ford Expedition vs 2026 GMC Yukon
Your Ford Expedition customers expect this large SUV to play many roles - daily familyhauler, ideal vacation vehicle and even a transport to outdoor adventures. Expedition checksall those boxes and, as we'll explain in this comparison, it has many advantages over itslarge-SUV rival GMC Yukon.
The Competitive Edge
(Advantages or "wins" are highlighted in bold.)
STANDARD ENGINE
Expedition
The standard 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 leads this matchup in horsepower and torque with the following numbers:
- 400 horsepower(1)
- 480 lb.-ft. of torque(1)
Yukon
Yukon is powered by the standard 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine, which offers:
- 355 horsepower
- 383 lb.-ft. of torque
AVAILABLE ENGINE
Expedition
The available 3.5L EcoBoost V6 HighOutput engine - standard on Tremor® and available on Platinum® with the Stealth Performance Package and the Platinum Ultimate Package - delivers next level power:
- 440 horsepower(1)
- 510 lb.-ft. of torque(1)
Yukon
Yukon offers two optional engines - one gas and one diesel. The 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 produces:
- 420 horsepower
- 460 lb.-ft. torque
The 3.0L Duramax I-6 Turbo-Diesel offers:
- 305 horsepower
- 495 lb.-ft. of torque
OFF-ROAD MODELS
Expedition
Off-road enthusiasts can choose Expedition Tremor, which provides the following off-road features:
- Ford Trail Control™(2)
- Trail Turn Assist
- Trail 1-Pedal Drive(3)
Yukon
The Yukon AT4 and AT4 Ultimate offroad models feature Magnetic Ride Control and available Adaptive Air Ride suspension. But GMC does not offer features like Ford Trail Control and Trail Turn Assist.
Available Terrain drive mode on Yukon provides a similar response as Trail 1-Pedal Drive.
TAILGATE FEATURES
Expedition
The standard Ford Split Gate, which includes a power upper liftgate and a lower power tailgate, gives owners loading and unloading flexibility. Standard on Active 202A and higher, Open on Approach automatically opens both the liftgate and tailgate, or just the liftgate, when the owner and key fob are detected in the dwell zone behind the vehicle.
Yukon
Yukon has a power liftgate only. Available AutoSense automatically opens the liftgate when the owner, with key fob, stands near the rear of the vehicle.
TOWING STRENGTH
Expedition
Expedition with the standard 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine offers a max. trailer tow capability of 6,000 lbs.(4) With the available Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package, capability increases to 9,600 lbs.(5)
Yukon
Yukon has a standard max. trailer tow capability of 7,900 lbs. This increases to 8,400 lbs. with the available Max Trailering Package.
TOWING TECHNOLOGY
Expedition
Available Pro Trailer Hitch AssistTM helps drivers align the hitch with the trailer and available Pro Trailer Backup AssistTM(6) helps them steer in reverse by simply turning a knob in the direction they want to go.
Yukon
GMC offers an available camera system to help the driver see what they're doing when hitching and backing up, but it does not have a steering-assist system.
INTERIOR FEATURES
Expedition
Expedition provides a 24-inch panoramic display for the driver in addition to the 13.2-inch center display.
Yukon
Yukon has an 11-inch diagonal driver display and a 16.8-inch diagonal center display.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Expedition | Yukon | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Gas Engine | 3.5L EcoBoost V6
| 5.3L V8
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| Available Gas Engine | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 High-Output
| 6.2L V8
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| Maximum Towing (lbs.) |
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| Cargo Volume(9) Behind 1st row (cu. ft.) Behind 2nd row (cu. ft.) Behind 3rd row (cu. ft.) |
NOTE: Expedition MAX is also available with max. 123.1 cu. ft. (behind 1st row). |
NOTE: Yukon XL is also available with max. 144.7 cu. ft. (behind 1st row). |
Additional Notes
| Expedition | Yukon | |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-Free Highway Driving | Available BlueCruise(10) (Active 202A and higher series/trim levels); subscription or trial inclusion varies by series/trim level. | Includes three years of OnStar One with Super Cruise upgrade. |
| Sunroof | Power panoramic Vista Roof® is available on Active 202A and included on Tremor, King Ranch® and Platinum. | Power panoramic sunroof is available on all series/trim levels and becomes standard on Denali Ultimate. |
| Off-Road Lighting | Tremor provides standard off-road auxiliary grille lights in addition to LED fog lamps. | Yukon AT4 has LED fog lamps but not off-road auxiliary lights. |
| Skid Plates | Tremor includes Raptor-inspired skid plates to protect the front, fuel tank and transmission. Skid plates are available on King Ranch and Platinum. | AT4 lists a front skid plate only. |
| Third Row Seats | Available 40/20/40 third row seat allows owners to fold the center panel as a pass-through to store long items, while retaining the two outboard seating positions. | Yukon offers a 60/40 third row seat so owners have to fold the 60% side for center storage, which leaves one seat. |
| Power Console | Active 202A and higher series/trim levels include the Flex Powered Console, which moves forward and backward using buttons to adjust to the driver's preference. | Yukon has an available power-sliding console that becomes standard on Denali models. |
(1) Horsepower and torque ratings based on premium fuel per SAE J1349® standard. Your results may vary. Horsepower and torque are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously.
(2) Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver's attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. Remember that evenadvanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It's always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input forthe conditions.
(3) Trail 1-Pedal Drive is an extra driving aid. It does not replace the driver's attention and judgment or the need to apply the brakes. See Owner'sManual for details and limitations.
(4) Max. towing of 6,000 lbs. on Expedition 4x2 SWB. Max. towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, and number ofpassengers.
(5) Requires weight distribution hitch. Max. towing of 9,600 lbs. available on Expedition 4x4 SWB without 24-inch wheels. When properly equipped.Max. towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, and number of passengers.
(6) Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver's attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. They do not makeyour vehicle autonomous or replace your responsibility to drive safely. Please only use if you will pay attention to the road and be prepared totake over at any time. See Owner's Manual for details and limitations.
(7) Requires weight distribution hitch. Max. towing of 9,000 lbs. available on Expedition 4x4 LWB without 24-inch wheels. When properly equipped.Max. towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, and number of passengers.
(8) Requires weight distribution hitch. Max. towing of 9,300 lbs. available on Tremor 4x4. When properly equipped. Max. towing varies based oncargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, and number of passengers.
(9) Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and weight distribution.
(10) Available feature on BlueCruise-equipped vehicles. BlueCruise requires a Connected Services plan and modem activation. BlueCruise driver-assistfeatures can be activated in hands-free Blue Zones and do not replace safe driving and driver's need to control the vehicle. Seeford.com/bluecruise for more details on available plans and hands-free models.
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