The Xpress XP16CC 2012 is a modified-V design and the Xpress Yukon 195 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Xpress Yukon 195 2013 measures 19,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Xpress XP16CC 2012 at 16,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress Yukon 195 2013 tips the scales at 1 673 lbs - 981 lbs less than the Xpress XP16CC 2012 at 692 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Xpress Yukon 195 2013 has a 55-hp advantage over the Xpress XP16CC 2012's 60-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Xpress Yukon 195 2013 carries 30 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Xpress XP16CC 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Xpress Yukon 195 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Xpress XP16CC 2012 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Xpress Yukon 195 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress Yukon 195 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 19,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Xpress XP16CC 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.