Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
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Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 121.2 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 204.0 in | 202.5 in | 1.5 in |
Width | 80.5 in | 76.9 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 74.4 in | 68.9 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5466 lb. | 4321 lb. | 1145 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 39.8 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.8 in | 63.0 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 57.0 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.3 in | 40.6 in | 4.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.2 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.1 in | 64.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 64.8 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.3 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 37.9 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.6 in | 62.0 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 48.7 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.8 in | 37.6 in | -12.8 in |
Total Legroom | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | -5.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 | -17.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 51.6 ft3 | 83.0 ft3 | -31.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 94.7 ft3 | 144.4 ft3 | -49.7 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.
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great driving position and comfortable seat make for hours of driving enjoyment. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
SE vs. SXT. The rear seats and bench are comfortable for 5 people. The SXT is exactly the same, but leather is cooold in winter. Both have more room than other brands. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The middle row seats are great for the kids, and i can drive the family around without gettign kicked in the seat back see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Our four kids had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My wife and I had plenty of room in the Dodge GC for them and their stuff on a 12-hour ride to Virginia. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The seats and cargo area are roomy, even for full size adults. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the van vety comfortable on a long trip. Equipped with a power driver's seat. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-go seating is very uncomfortable. Rotating seats have no room to sit face to face with rear seat passengers. Base model forces one to get a center bench. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |