Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 119.8 in | -3.8 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 199.8 in | 2.2 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 75.8 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 76.9 in | 70.9 in | 6 in |
Curb Weight | 5448 lb. | 4756 lb. | 692 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 39.9 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 58.5 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 57.0 in | 7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 58.3 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 56.0 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.6 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 37.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.7 in | 50.4 in | 11.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.1 in | 42.8 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 25.6 in | 31.5 in | -5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | -4.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 |
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Some (perhaps more than some) people are drawn to large SUVs because they like to feel like the king of the road when behind the wheel. Others need a lot of space while driving, or at least feel they do. Few vehicles have more front seat room than the new Tahoe. With an inch-and-a-half less shoulder room, the Ford's front-row dimensions aren't quite as generous, and its taller, shifter-festooned console is more intrusive. The front seats are comfortable in both. The Expedition's are a little wider and softer, and they're upholstered with especially rich hides in the King Ranch and Platinum (vs. the most recently tested and photographed Limited). Whether this is preferable is a matter of taste. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Both the Tahoe and Expedition have roomy, comfortable second-row seats, with a slight edge to the higher cushions in the Chevrolet. Bonus points to the Tahoe for automatic rear climate controls (they're manual in the Expedition). Move to the third-row seat, and you'll wonder why, despite redesigns for 2007 and 2015, General Motors has stubbornly refused to follow Ford's 2003 switch from a solid rear axle to an independent rear suspension. With a solid axle, the rear floor must be high to permit the rear differential to travel up and down when a wheel hits a bump. Consequently, the Tahoe's third row seat must be very thinly constructed and mounted very close to the floor. Even pre-teen children won't be comfortable in it. In sharp contrast, the Expedition's third-row seat is higher off the floor than its second-row seat, much less the ridiculously low third row in the Tahoe, and is--surprise--considerably more comfortable as a result. The Suburban's third-row seat is roomier than the Tahoe's but still far inferior to the Expedition's. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.
2013 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review |
2013 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review |