2020 Chevy Suburban vs. 2020 GMC Yukon

Looking for a full-size SUV your Birmingham family will love? You’ve probably considered the 2020 Chevy Suburban and the 2020 GMC Yukon. With both models being made by General Motors (GM), it should come as no surprise that they share some similarities, including their standard engine. With that said, there are some key differences you’ll want to be aware of before getting behind the wheel. Compare the new Chevy Suburban vs. GMC Yukon with Hendrick Chevrolet Hoover below to get started!

Chevy Suburban vs. GMC Yukon: Interior Specs

Both the Suburban and Yukon interior space provide 42.8 inches of front headroom, 45.3 inches of front legroom, and 64.8 inches of front shoulder room, but the similarities end here.

• 2020 Chevy Suburban Dimensions
  • Passenger Capacity: 9 passengers
  • Second-Row Head/Leg/Shoulder Room: 39.1 inches/39.7 inches/65.1 inches
  • Third-Row Head/Leg/Shoulder Room: 38.5 inches/34.5 inches/62.2 inches
  • First/Second/Third-Row Cargo Volume: 100.3 cubic feet/63.6 cubic feet/31.6 cubic feet

• 2020 GMC Yukon Dimensions
  • Passenger Capacity: 8 passengers
  • Second-Row Head/Leg/Shoulder Room: 38.7 inches/39 inches/65.1 inches
  • Third-Row Head/Leg/Shoulder Room: 38.1 inches/24.8 inches/62.6 inches
  • First/Second/Third-Row Cargo Volume: 94.7 cubic feet/51.7 cubic feet/15.3 cubic feet

As you can see, the Suburban offers more cargo room than the Yukon across the board. But even with its cavernous interior, you may at some point run out of storage space when prepping for a lengthy road trip. When you do, you can always rely on the Suburban towing capacity!

Chevy Suburban vs. GMC Yukon: Performance Specs

Vestavia Hills drivers need more than a cavernous interior from their SUV – they also need powerful performance, and both the Suburban and Yukon are built to deliver with a standard 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine. Learn more about their performance specs, here:

• 2020 Chevy Suburban: The standard engine on the 2020 Suburban is a 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and delivering 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. Rear-wheel drive is the standard drivetrain, with the availability of four-wheel. If you’d like more power for Bessemer drives, consider upgrading to the available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and delivering 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque.

• 2020 GMC Yukon: The Yukon also features a 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine at the base-level, delivering 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. Like the Suburban, you can also upgrade to an available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 that generates up to 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. Unlike the Suburban, however, the 6.2L is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Chevy Suburban vs. GMC Yukon: Safety Specs

You’ll drive with confidence behind the wheel of the Chevy Suburban and GMC Yukon, as both come with seven airbags and a number of advanced safety features. That said, the 2020 Suburban offers a few more standard safety features than the Yukon, including:

• Forward Collision Alert: Standard on the Suburban, available on the Yukon
• Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking: Standard on the Suburban, not available on the Yukon
• Teen Driver: Standard on the Suburban, not available on the Yukon
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning: Standard on the Suburban, available on the Yukon
• OnStar® & Chevrolet Connected Services capable: Standard on the Suburban, not available on the Yukon

Explore the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban at Hendrick Chevrolet Hoover!

Whether you compare the top-tier Premier trim of the Suburban vs. Yukon, the Chevy suburban vs. GMC Yukon XL, or the Chevy Suburban vs. GMC Yukon Denali, we’re confident you’ll find the Suburban to be the superior option for Helena families. Contact the team at Hendrick Chevrolet Hoover to arrange a test drive today, then take a look at our new vehicle specials to secure great savings! While you’re at our Hoover dealership, you can compare the Chevy Suburban vs. Chevy Tahoe.