2013 GMC Yukon SL vs. 2013 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500
To start off, both 2013 GMC Yukon SL and 2013 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 GMC Yukon SL and 2013 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500 are equipped with a 5,300 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 316 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500 weights approximately 102 kg more than 2013 GMC Yukon SL.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 454 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 GMC Yukon SL | 2013 GMC Yukon XL SLE 1500 | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Yukon | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2471 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1954 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.3 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 119 L |
