Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 108.3 in | 7.7 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 190.7 in | 11.3 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 78.5 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 76.9 in | 68.2 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5165 lb. | 4539 lb. | 626 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 39.2 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 61.6 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 59.0 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 61.5 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 59.1 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.7 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 35.7 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.7 in | 57.1 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.1 in | 42.0 in | 7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 25.6 in | 29.1 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 42.9 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | 25.4 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 |
2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |