Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 2016 Chevrolet Impala Chevrolet Impala 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2016) vs. Chevrolet Impala (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2009 Chevrolet Impala specs.

2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2009 Chevrolet Impala Specifications

Model Year 2016 2009  
Model Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Chevrolet Impala  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,946 mm 2,807 mm 0 mm
Length 5,182 mm 5,090 mm 0 mm
Width 2,045 mm 1,852 mm 1 mm
Height 1,890 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,479 kg 1,613 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 98 L 64 L 34 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,087 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,646 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,544 mm 1,433 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,151 mm 1,074 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 983 mm 960 mm 23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,654 mm 1,488 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,532 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 991 mm 955 mm 36 mm
Headroom, Row 3 968 mm 0 mm 968 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,590 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,252 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 630 mm 0 mm 630 mm
Total Legroom 2,771 mm (over 3 rows) 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 433 L 527 L -94 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,461 L 18.6 -17.6 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,682 L 18.6 -16.6 L

Return to top

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.

Be the first!

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Impala

2009 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Perhaps the largest rear seat in a sedan. Can squeeze three normal adults. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Large seat for my large seat, very good lumbar support, good power adjustments. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Good support for legs and back. Seat adjusts to fit most people. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Wide open... see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Very easy to get in and out of this car. Front seat is roomy and fairly comfortable. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2009 Chevrolet Impala Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Large trunk space seems to sacrifise rear seat area. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Not enough leg room. see full Chevrolet Impala review
2008 4dr Sedan 233-horsepower 3.9L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
When the drivers seat is all the way back there is little rear seat legroom for tall folks. see full Chevrolet Impala review
 
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.