The Xpress XP175PFC 2013 is a modified-V design and the Xpress Yukon 195 2012 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Xpress XP175PFC 2013 at 17,0 ft versus Xpress Yukon 195 2012 at 19,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Xpress Yukon 195 2012 tips the scales at 1 673 lbs - 753 lbs less than the Xpress XP175PFC 2013 at 920 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 2012 has a 45-hp advantage over the Xpress XP175PFC 2013's 70-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 2012 carries 30 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Xpress XP175PFC 2013. 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 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Xpress XP175PFC 2013 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Xpress Yukon 195 2012 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 XP175PFC 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.