Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Chrysler Pacifica | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 253 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 116.3 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 204.0 in | 198.5 in | 5.5 in |
Width | 80.5 in | 79.3 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 74.4 in | 66.5 in | 7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5466 lb. | 4511 lb. | 955 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 23.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 39.2 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.8 in | 60.8 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 55.1 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.3 in | 40.9 in | 4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.1 in | 60.5 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 56.3 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.9 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 35.4 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.6 in | 58.0 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 41.9 in | 7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.8 in | 29.9 in | -5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 51.6 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 94.7 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.
2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great room for my 6 foot frame see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adjustable for long drives. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even my wife, an ample woman with recent back surgery, is very comfortable. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
my kids prefer driving in the car because of the bucket seats and comfort see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats in this car (the two-row version) really are designed for adults; legroom is incomparable. Be aware that in the three-row version, the second row seats are moved forward to accomodate the third row, so there is less second row legroom. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seat... great option, but difficult to get to and not really big enough for adults. Seats two kids without a problem though. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |