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2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
| Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 115.0 in | 1 in |
| Length | 204.0 in | 190.0 in | 14 in |
| Width | 80.5 in | 72.0 in | 8.5 in |
| Height | 74.4 in | 59.4 in | 15 in |
| Curb Weight | 5466 lb. | 4010 lb. | 1456 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 10.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.8 in | 55.2 in | 9.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 0.0 in | 60.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.3 in | 42.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.1 in | 54.1 in | 11 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 0.0 in | 60.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.6 in | 0.0 in | 62.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 24.8 in | 0.0 in | 24.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 27.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 51.6 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 33.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 94.7 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | 38.2 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
| 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 | ||
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo
| 2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Though the latest 3-Series has a much roomier back seat than its predecessors, many people still find it insufficient for their needs, and step up to a midsize sedan or wagon such as the 5-Series or E-Class. Well, most of the 3-Series Gran Turismo's wheelbase stretch was put towards rear seat legroom, bumping it from 35.0 to 37.9 inches. Though a larger car, the E-Class has nearly four inches less total legroom--barely more than the 3 wagon, in fact. (But with a more comfortably positioned rear seat than the 3 wagon.) What the specs don't tell you is that the 3 GT's rear seat cushion, since it is positioned much higher than that in the wagons, provides better thigh support and a much more open view forward. To top it off, the 3 GT's rear seat back reclines. Here again, though, the E-Class wagon has a trick bonus: a rear-facing third-row seat. Though there's not enough headroom back there for anyone over 5-4, the seat is well-padded. If you want to seat seven in a pinch, the E-Class wagon is your only option with a sedan-like driving position (aside from the Tesla Model S). Update: this review originally stated that the 3GT has much more shoulder room than the regular 3-Series, and about as much as the E-Class. But it seems that the initial specs were inaccurate. The latest specs suggest shoulder room in the 3GT is about the same as that in the regular 3-Series. Its interior does feel significantly roomier, though, so the initial specs could yet provide the more accurate set. see full BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo review | |
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