Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 121.2 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 202.5 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 78.7 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 76.9 in | 67.9 in | 9 in |
Curb Weight | 5265 lb. | 4510 lb. | 755 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 39.8 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 63.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 58.4 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 64.1 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 65.0 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.5 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 37.9 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.7 in | 62.0 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.1 in | 48.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 25.6 in | 32.7 in | -7.1 in |
Total Legroom | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -16.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -23 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -34.9 ft3 |
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
HAve LT3 package with heated 10 way leather. Ergonomics and placement of controls are natural and intuitive. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Rear seat leg room cramped. Aparently moved forward to make room for 3rd row seating. 2nd row seats should be adjustable front to back. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I dislike the current emphasis on hard seats (and this applies to most other brands as well- Toyotas and Hondas are the worst). Enthusiast magazines can rave all they want about great support, etc, but the softer seats in friend's '92 Caravan are more comfortable than these in my 2013. I have an SXT model, which is sort of mid level in Grand Caravans, and it does have a power seat. However, that is an OPTION, and it should be standard above the SE model. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |