Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2009) vs. BMW X3 (2014) Specs

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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2014 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban	BMW X3
Engine	6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.0 in	110.6 in	5.4 in
Length	202.0 in	183.0 in	19 in
Width	79.0 in	74.1 in	4.9 in
Height	76.9 in	65.4 in	11.5 in
Curb Weight	5165 lb.	4222 lb.	943 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.0 gal.	17.7 gal.	8.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.1 in	40.7 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	65.3 in	57.3 in	8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	64.4 in	0.0 in	64.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	39.9 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	39.1 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	65.2 in	56.0 in	9.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	60.6 in	0.0 in	60.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	36.8 in	2.2 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)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	29.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.9 ft³	27.6 ft³	-10.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	60.3 ft³	27.6	32.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	108.9 ft³	63.3 ft³	45.6 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

2014 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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