2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Specifications
Compare important 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
| Trims |
SLE w/3SA 4x2, Engine: |
SLE w/3SB 4x2, Engine: |
SLT 4x2, Engine: |
SLE w/3SA 4x4, Engine: |
SLE w/3SB 4x4, Engine: |
SLT 4x4, Engine: |
Denali All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Denali 4x2, Engine: |
| Exterior length |
222.40 |
222.40 |
222.40 |
222.40 |
222.40 |
222.40 |
222.40 |
222.40 |
| Exterior body width |
79.10 |
79.10 |
79.10 |
79.10 |
79.10 |
79.10 |
79.10 |
79.10 |
| Exterior height |
76.80 |
76.80 |
76.80 |
76.80 |
76.80 |
76.80 |
77.10 |
77.10 |
| Horsepower |
320 |
320 |
320 |
310 |
310 |
310 |
380 |
380 |
| Torque |
340 |
340 |
340 |
335 |
335 |
335 |
417 |
417 |
| Fuel economy - city |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
N/A |
12 |
| Fuel economy - highway |
20 |
20 |
20 |
19 |
19 |
19 |
N/A |
19 |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
8.70 |
8.70 |
8.70 |
8.10 |
8.10 |
8.10 |
6.50 |
7.20 |
| 1/4 mile time |
16.30 |
16.30 |
16.30 |
15.70 |
15.70 |
15.70 |
15.10 |
15.70 |
| 1/4 mile speed |
89 |
89 |
89 |
87 |
87 |
87 |
89 |
89 |
| Lateral acceleration (g) |
0.70 |
0.70 |
0.70 |
0.70 |
0.70 |
0.70 |
0.70 |
0.70 |
| Slalom speed |
52 |
52 |
52 |
52 |
52 |
52 |
53 |
52 |
| Bore-and-Stroke |
3.78/3.62 " |
3.78/3.62 " |
3.78/3.62 " |
3.78/3.62 " |
3.78/3.62 " |
3.78/3.62 " |
4.06/3.62 " |
4.06/3.62 " |
| Curb weight |
5608.00 |
5608.00 |
5608.00 |
5771.00 |
5771.00 |
5771.00 |
5838.00 |
5838.00 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
7200.00 |
7200.00 |
7200.00 |
7400.00 |
7400.00 |
7400.00 |
7400.00 |
7200.00 |
| Front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) |
3300.00 |
3300.00 |
3300.00 |
3600.00 |
3600.00 |
3600.00 |
3600.00 |
3600.00 |
| Rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR) |
4200.00 |
4200.00 |
4200.00 |
4200.00 |
4200.00 |
4200.00 |
4200.00 |
4200.00 |
| Maximum Trailer Weight |
7100.00 |
7100.00 |
7100.00 |
7000.00 |
7000.00 |
7000.00 |
7800.00 |
7800.00 |
| Wheelbase |
130.00 |
130.00 |
130.00 |
130.00 |
130.00 |
130.00 |
130.00 |
130.00 |
| Front track |
68.20 |
68.20 |
68.20 |
68.20 |
68.20 |
68.20 |
68.20 |
68.20 |
| Rear track |
67.00 |
67.00 |
67.00 |
67.00 |
67.00 |
67.00 |
67.00 |
67.00 |
| Turning radius |
21.50 |
21.50 |
21.50 |
21.50 |
21.50 |
21.50 |
21.50 |
21.50 |
| Front legroom |
41.30 |
41.30 |
41.30 |
41.30 |
41.30 |
41.30 |
41.30 |
41.30 |
| Rear legroom |
39.50 |
39.50 |
39.50 |
39.50 |
39.50 |
39.50 |
39.50 |
39.50 |
| Front headroom |
41.10 |
41.10 |
41.10 |
41.10 |
41.10 |
41.10 |
41.10 |
41.10 |
| Rear headroom |
38.50 |
38.50 |
38.50 |
38.50 |
38.50 |
38.50 |
38.50 |
38.50 |
| Front hip room |
64.40 |
64.40 |
64.40 |
64.40 |
64.40 |
64.40 |
64.40 |
64.40 |
| Rear hip room |
61.80 |
61.80 |
61.80 |
61.80 |
61.80 |
61.80 |
61.80 |
61.80 |
| Front shoulder room |
65.30 |
65.30 |
65.30 |
65.30 |
65.30 |
65.30 |
65.30 |
65.30 |
| Rear shoulder room |
65.20 |
65.20 |
65.20 |
65.20 |
65.20 |
65.20 |
65.20 |
65.20 |
| Luggage volume |
45.80 |
45.80 |
45.80 |
45.80 |
45.80 |
45.80 |
45.80 |
45.80 |
| Luggage volume (max) |
137.40 |
137.40 |
137.40 |
137.40 |
137.40 |
137.40 |
137.40 |
137.40 |
| Fuel tank |
31.00 |
31.00 |
31.00 |
31.00 |
31.00 |
31.00 |
31.00 |
31.00 |
| Payload |
1592 |
1592 |
1592 |
1629 |
1629 |
1629 |
1562 |
1562 |
| Maximum GCWR |
13000.00 |
13000.00 |
13000.00 |
13000.00 |
13000.00 |
13000.00 |
14000.00 |
14000.00 |
| Third row legroom |
34.90 |
34.90 |
34.90 |
34.90 |
34.90 |
34.90 |
34.90 |
34.90 |
| Third row headroom |
38.10 |
38.10 |
38.10 |
38.10 |
38.10 |
38.10 |
38.10 |
38.10 |
| Third row hip room |
49.40 |
49.40 |
49.40 |
49.40 |
49.40 |
49.40 |
49.40 |
49.40 |
| Third row shoulder room |
64.70 |
64.70 |
64.70 |
64.70 |
64.70 |
64.70 |
64.70 |
64.70 |
| Drag coefficient |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
0.36 |
0.36 |
2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the Yukon XL 1500, however, is its roomy interior. The 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
SLE w/3SA 4x2, Engine: |
SLE w/3SB 4x2, Engine: |
SLT 4x2, Engine: |
SLE w/3SA 4x4, Engine: |
SLE w/3SB 4x4, Engine: |
SLT 4x4, Engine: |
Denali All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Denali 4x2, Engine: |
| 12V DC power outlet |
4 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Lighting - glovebox |
2929 |
2929 |
2929 |
2929 |
2929 |
2929 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Seatback storage pockets |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
| Trims |
SLE w/3SA 4x2, Engine: |
SLE w/3SB 4x2, Engine: |
SLT 4x2, Engine: |
SLE w/3SA 4x4, Engine: |
SLE w/3SB 4x4, Engine: |
SLT 4x4, Engine: |
Denali All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Denali 4x2, Engine: |
| Door count |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Front tires |
P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS |
P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS |
P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS |
P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS |
P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS |
P265/70SR17.0 BSW AS |
P265/65SR18.0 BSW AS |
P265/65SR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels |
17" polished aluminum |
17" polished aluminum |
17" polished aluminum |
17" polished aluminum |
17" polished aluminum |
17" polished aluminum |
18" polished aluminum |
18" polished aluminum |
| Roof rails |
4009 |
4009 |
4009 |
4009 |
4009 |
4009 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Sunroof |
N/A |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
N/A |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
| Trims |
SLE w/3SA 4x2, Engine: |
SLE w/3SB 4x2, Engine: |
SLT 4x2, Engine: |
SLE w/3SA 4x4, Engine: |
SLE w/3SB 4x4, Engine: |
SLT 4x4, Engine: |
Denali All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Denali 4x2, Engine: |
| Standard seating |
8 |
7 |
7 |
8 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Entertainment System
Some 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
| Trims |
SLE w/3SA 4x2, Engine: |
SLE w/3SB 4x2, Engine: |
SLT 4x2, Engine: |
SLE w/3SA 4x4, Engine: |
SLE w/3SB 4x4, Engine: |
SLT 4x4, Engine: |
Denali All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Denali 4x2, Engine: |
| Speakers |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
10 |
10 |
| Amplifier |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
N/A |
opt |
opt |
std |
std |
| 2nd row LCD screen |
N/A |
1 |
1 |
N/A |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| 1st row LCD screen |
N/A |
N/A |
1 |
N/A |
N/A |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Safety and Security Features
Each 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
| Trims |
SLE w/3SA 4x2, Engine: |
SLE w/3SB 4x2, Engine: |
SLT 4x2, Engine: |
SLE w/3SA 4x4, Engine: |
SLE w/3SB 4x4, Engine: |
SLT 4x4, Engine: |
Denali All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Denali 4x2, Engine: |
| Rear child safety door locks |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
OnStar Directions & Connections |
OnStar Directions & Connections |
2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Mechanical Features
The 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
| Trims |
SLE w/3SA 4x2, Engine: |
SLE w/3SB 4x2, Engine: |
SLT 4x2, Engine: |
SLE w/3SA 4x4, Engine: |
SLE w/3SB 4x4, Engine: |
SLT 4x4, Engine: |
Denali All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Denali 4x2, Engine: |
| Axle ratio |
3.73 |
3.73 |
3.73 |
3.73 |
3.73 |
3.73 |
3.42 |
3.42 |
| 4WD shift |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
4084 |
4084 |
4084 |
N/A |
N/A |
2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Other Specs
In general, the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
| Trims |
SLE w/3SA 4x2, Engine: |
SLE w/3SB 4x2, Engine: |
SLT 4x2, Engine: |
SLE w/3SA 4x4, Engine: |
SLE w/3SB 4x4, Engine: |
SLT 4x4, Engine: |
Denali All-wheel Drive, Engine: |
Denali 4x2, Engine: |
| Maximum towing capacity |
7100 |
7100 |
7100 |
7000 |
7000 |
7000 |
7800 |
7800 |
