2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD.

The 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD has 3 model options: Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L, Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L and Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L.

The 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

The 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

The 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD is 16 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L161421
Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L161420
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L161421

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD is $4,133.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $9,167 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L$3,900spend $8,000 more
Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L$4,600spend $11,500 more
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L$3,900spend $8,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD will consume in one year is 19 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L19
Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L19
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L19

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD Emit?

The 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD will emit an average of about 8,235,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 280 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD model options.

Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L:

City MPG14
Highway MPG21
Combined MPG16
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Gasoline or E85
Fuel Type 2E85
ATV TypeFFV
Barrels of Petroleum19
Grams of CO28,145,000
Trees Needed to Offset388
Drive4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.3
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD Automatic 10-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L:

City MPG14
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG16
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $11,500
Fuel Cost$4,600
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum19
Grams of CO28,355,000
Trees Needed to Offset398
Drive4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement6.2
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.3 L:

City MPG14
Highway MPG21
Combined MPG16
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum19
Grams of CO28,205,000
Trees Needed to Offset391
Drive4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.3
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Vehicle ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2020 GMC Yukon K1500 XL 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/gmc/yukon-k1500-xl-4wd/2020.

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