Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | BMW 3-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 108.7 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 178.2 in | 23.8 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 71.5 in | 7.5 in |
Height | 76.9 in | 55.8 in | 21.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5636 lb. | 3462 lb. | 2174 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 10.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 37.4 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 55.4 in | 9.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 0.0 in | 64.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.0 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 55.1 in | 10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 0.0 in | 60.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 34.6 in | 4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.7 in | 0.0 in | 61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 25.6 in | 0.0 in | 25.6 in |
Total Legroom | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 29.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 24.8 | 35.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | 50.9 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.