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 | 2,946 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,182 mm | 5,144 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 2,045 mm | 1,953 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,890 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,479 kg | 1,960 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 78 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,646 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,544 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,151 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 996 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,654 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,532 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 922 mm | 69 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 968 mm | 963 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,590 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,252 mm | 1,237 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 630 mm | 955 mm | -325 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,771 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,908 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 926 L | -493 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,461 L | 2,350 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,682 L | 4,089 L | -2 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.
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 |