# GMC Yukon specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2027
- **MPG (combined):** 16-23
- **Drive:** 4WD, RWD
- **Years covered:** 2015-2027

## Quick answer

The 2027 GMC Yukon is a midsize/large SUV rated at 16-23 mpg combined. Engines: 6.2L V8; 5.3L V8; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel.

## Every 2027 GMC Yukon version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Yukon XL 2WD | 3.0L V6 turbo diesel | RWD | Automatic | 21/26 | 23 mpg | $4,150 | 442 g/mi |
| Yukon 2WD | 3.0L V6 turbo diesel | RWD | Automatic | 21/26 | 23 mpg | $4,150 | 442 g/mi |
| Yukon XL 4WD | 3.0L V6 turbo diesel | 4WD | Automatic | 20/24 | 22 mpg | $4,350 | 461 g/mi |
| Yukon 4WD | 3.0L V6 turbo diesel | 4WD | Automatic | 20/24 | 22 mpg | $4,350 | 461 g/mi |
| Yukon 2WD | 6.2L V8 | RWD | Automatic | 15/20 | 17 mpg | $4,850 | 525 g/mi |
| Yukon 2WD | 5.3L V8 | RWD | Automatic | 15/20 | 17 mpg | $3,950 | 530 g/mi |
| Yukon XL 2WD | 5.3L V8 | RWD | Automatic | 15/20 | 17 mpg | $3,950 | 530 g/mi |
| Yukon 4WD | 5.3L V8 | 4WD | Automatic | 15/19 | 17 mpg | $3,950 | 536 g/mi |
| Yukon XL 2WD | 6.2L V8 | RWD | Automatic | 15/19 | 16 mpg | $5,150 | 544 g/mi |
| Yukon 4WD | 6.2L V8 | 4WD | Automatic | 14/18 | 16 mpg | $5,150 | 572 g/mi |
| Yukon XL 4WD | 6.2L V8 | 4WD | Automatic | 14/18 | 16 mpg | $5,150 | 572 g/mi |
| Yukon XL 4WD | 5.3L V8 | 4WD | Automatic | 14/19 | 16 mpg | $4,200 | 571 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## GMC Yukon specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2027 | 6.2L V8; 5.3L V8; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 16-23 |
| 2026 | 6.2L V8; 5.3L V8; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 16-23 |
| 2025 | 6.2L V8; 5.3L V8; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 16-23 |
| 2024 | 5.3L V8; 6.2L V8; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 16-23 |
| 2023 | 3.0L V6 turbo diesel; 6.2L V8; 5.3L V8 | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 16-23 |
| 2022 | 3.0L V6 turbo diesel; 5.3L V8; 6.2L V8 | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 16-23 |
| 2021 | 6.2L V8; 5.3L V8; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 16-23 |
| 2020 | 5.3L V8; 6.2L V8 | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 16-18 |
| 2019 | 5.3L V8; 6.2L V8 | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 16-18 |
| 2018 | 6.2L V8; 5.3L V8 | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 16-19 |
| 2017 | 6.2L V8; 5.3L V8 | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 16-19 |
| 2016 | 5.3L V8; 6.2L V8 | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 17-19 |
| 2015 | 6.2L V8; 5.3L V8 | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 16-18 |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the Yukon changed over the years?

- **2021:** added 3.0L V6 turbo diesel.
- **2019:** combined mpg went from 16-19 to 16-18.
- **2017:** combined mpg went from 17-19 to 16-19.
- **2016:** combined mpg went from 16-18 to 17-19.

## What does it cost to run a Yukon?

The EPA puts the 2027 GMC Yukon's fuel cost at **$3,950-$5,150 a year**, against about $2,992 for other current midsize/large SUVs: roughly 52% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $22,750 in fuel.

## Yukon vs rivals

| Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Jeep Cherokee](/vehicles/jeep-cherokee) | Hybrid | 37 mpg | $1,800 |
| [Toyota Grand Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-grand-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 22-36 mpg | $1,850-$3,050 |
| [Toyota Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-35 mpg | $1,900-$2,800 |
| [Kia Telluride](/vehicles/kia-telluride) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-35 mpg | $1,900-$3,550 |
| [Hyundai Palisade](/vehicles/hyundai-palisade) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-34 mpg | $1,950-$3,550 |
| [Volvo XC90](/vehicles/volvo-xc90) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 |
| [Lexus TX](/vehicles/lexus-tx) | Gas, Hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 |
| [BMW X5](/vehicles/bmw-x5) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 15-26 mpg | $3,150-$5,500 |

Other current midsize/large SUVs from other makes, most efficient first.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2027 GMC Yukon get?

The 2027 GMC Yukon is EPA-rated at 16-23 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2027 GMC Yukon have?

The 2027 GMC Yukon comes with: 6.2L V8; 5.3L V8; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with 4WD and RWD.

### Is there a hybrid GMC Yukon?

No. In the EPA data from 2015-2027 the GMC Yukon has no hybrid version.

### Which GMC Yukon year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2027 GMC Yukon has the highest combined rating, up to 23 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 GMC Yukon for a year?

About $3,950-$5,150 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 GMC Yukon?

The most efficient 2027 version, the Yukon XL 2WD, is rated 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (23 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2027 GMC Yukon emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 442-572 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

### Does the 2027 GMC Yukon come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2027 GMC Yukon is offered with 4WD and RWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows.

### Is the GMC Yukon cheap to run compared with other midsize/large SUVs?

No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,950-$5,150 compares with about $2,992 for other current midsize/large SUV models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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