Model Year | 2017 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Flex | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 116.0 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 201.8 in | 204.0 in | -2.2 in |
Width | 75.9 in | 80.5 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 68.0 in | 74.4 in | -6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4839 lb. | 5466 lb. | -627 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 64.8 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 60.8 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 45.3 in | -4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.7 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 65.1 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 60.3 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 44.3 in | 39.0 in | 5.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.7 in | 38.1 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 62.6 in | -11.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 41.1 in | 49.3 in | -8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.3 in | 24.8 in | 8.5 in |
Total Legroom | 118.4 in (over 3 rows) | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | 9.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.2 ft3 | 51.6 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.2 ft3 | 94.7 ft3 | -11.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Flex.
2016 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 |
2016 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 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.