2021 GMC Acadia vs 2021 GMC Yukon Chardon OH

Acadia VS. Yukon

The GMC Acadia and GMC Yukon are two popular models here at Junction Buick GMC. However, despite both being great SUVs, they have many differences for 2025. This side-by-side comparison delves into these differences so you can decide which one to buy.

Size and Space

When it comes to size, the GMC Yukon has got the Acadia beat. The Yukon is a full-size SUV with seating for up to nine passengers, while the Acadia is a midsize SUV with seating for up to seven. As you might expect, this also means the Yukon has more room for cargo, and it can hold up to 94.7 cubic feet of your items with the rear seats lowered. The Acadia is still impressively roomy though, having a maximum cargo volume of 79 cubic feet.

Capability

With more people and cargo potentially coming along for the ride, the 2025 GMC Yukon is also more powerful. Its standard 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine delivers 355 horsepower, while the available 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8 produces an impressive 420 horsepower. When properly equipped, it can tow up to 8,500 pounds. Meanwhile, the Acadia offers a range of engines with the most powerful being the 310-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine. It also has a maximum towing capacity of 4,000 pounds when properly equipped, which is still enough to tow your toys, like dirt bikes, for your next camping trip.

Fuel Efficiency

The GMC Acadia comes out ahead of the Yukon as far as fuel efficiency is concerned. Its 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is good for an EPA-estimated 27 mpg on the highway, helping you save money on fuel.* While not as efficient as the Acadia, the Yukon still gets a commendable EPA-estimated 22 mpg on the highway when equipped with the 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine.**

If you’re looking for an SUV with plenty of space for your family and incredible SUV towing capability, the 2025 GMC Yukon is an excellent pick. The 2025 GMC Acadia is the better choice if you’re more budget-conscious and place a higher value on fuel economy. You can check out both vehicles at Junction Buick GMC.

* EPA-estimated mpg for the 2.5L 4-cyl engine with 9-speed automatic transmission FWD.

** EPA-estimated 15 city/22 hwy 2WD 5.3L V-8. Based on GM Large SUV Segment.