Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 335 hp@5200 370 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,946 mm | 3,028 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,182 mm | 5,100 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 2,045 mm | 1,930 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,890 mm | 1,887 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,479 kg | 2,290 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 102 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,646 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,544 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,151 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 996 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,654 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,532 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 950 mm | 41 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 968 mm | 996 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,590 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,252 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 630 mm | 874 mm | -244 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,771 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,878 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 569 L | -136 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,461 L | 1,937 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,682 L | 2,900 L | 0 L |
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.
2006 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
I am small, but regardless, there is plenty of room for comfort. The front cabin is so roomy I tend to lose things in it! see full Dodge Durango review |