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2026 GMC Yukon vs 2026 Ford Explorer

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 23 MPG vs 24 MPG combined — Ford Explorer is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $3700 vs $2800 — Ford Explorer saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Diesel vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 GMC Yukon 2026 Ford Explorer
Year20262026
ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel TypeDieselRegular Gasoline
DriveRear-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic 10-spd
Cylinders64
Displacement (L)3.02.3
City MPG2120
Highway MPG2629
Combined MPG2324
Annual Fuel Cost$3700$2800
CO₂ (g/mile)442.0377.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score5/105/10
EPA GHG Score4/105/10
Overall Safety5/5 ★
Frontal Crash5/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover3/5
🚗 2026 GMC Yukon

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 23 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Diesel. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Ford Explorer

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD with 24 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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