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2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2017 BMW X1 Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | BMW X1 | |
| Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@1250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 105.1 in | 10.9 in |
| Length | 204.0 in | 174.8 in | 29.2 in |
| Width | 80.5 in | 71.7 in | 8.8 in |
| Height | 74.4 in | 63.5 in | 10.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 5466 lb. | 3660 lb. | 1806 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 16.1 gal. | 9.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.8 in | 56.7 in | 8.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 0.0 in | 60.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.3 in | 40.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.4 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.1 in | 57.2 in | 7.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 0.0 in | 60.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.0 in | 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) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 31.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 27.1 ft3 | -11.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 51.6 ft3 | 27.1 | 24.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 94.7 ft3 | 58.7 ft3 | 36 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 2017 BMW X1
| 2017 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | When the engine and transmission are mounted sideways, much more space can be allocated for passengers and cargo. Compared to the BMW X3, which has a longitudinal powertrain, the X1 is nine inches shorter (175 vs. 184), two inches narrower (72 vs. 74), and two inches lower (64 vs. 66), yet it has a little more headroom, rear shoulder room, and legroom. A funny thing: according to the official specs, the 2013-2015 X1 had only an inch less combined legroom than the new one. The difference feels much greater. It helps that the seats are mounted higher in the new X1. Even the largest feet can fit beneath the front seats at a comfortable angle. Want to tap your toes while riding in back? Go for it, there's plenty of space under there--a rarity among upscale cars. This combined with the relatively high rear seat cushion means that the average adult (e.g. 5-9 me) enjoys sufficient thigh support, which is often lacking in much larger crossovers. When all the way back, a $300 sliding and reclining second-row seat adds another inch of rear legroom. Though worthwhile overall, its seat backs return to a fully vertical position after being folded. Each of its three sections must then be reset one by one at a comfortable angle, a nuisance. The Audi Q3's rear seat is far tighter. The spec sheet suggests a mere 31 inches of rear legroom, a considerable half-foot less than in the new X1. In reality the Audi's rear seat doesn't seem quite that tight. I can sit behind myself with at most two inches of knee room to spare, vs. about five in the BMW. Still, with a tall driver the Q3's rear legroom would becomes essentially zero. The Lincoln MKC's rear seat isn't much roomier than the Audi's, while the Lexus NX has about as much rear knee room as the BMW but a lower seat cushion and less foot room beneath its front seats. Though the new Mini Clubman shares both the new UKL platform and a 105-inch wheelbase with the 2016 X1, its roof is seven inches lower, a big difference, and its seats are mounted lower than those in the average car, much less a crossover. There's perhaps an inch more knee room than in the Audi. The next Mini Countryman should be close in size to the X1. see full BMW X1 review | |
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