Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2009) vs. Ford Explorer (2016) Specs

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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2016 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2009	2016
Model	Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban	Ford Explorer
Engine	6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.0 in	112.6 in	3.4 in
Length	202.0 in	198.3 in	3.7 in
Width	79.0 in	78.9 in	0.1 in
Height	76.9 in	70.0 in	6.9 in
Curb Weight	5165 lb.	4890 lb.	275 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.0 gal.	18.6 gal.	7.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.1 in	41.4 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	65.3 in	61.5 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	64.4 in	57.3 in	7.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.6 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	40.6 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	65.2 in	61.0 in	4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	60.6 in	56.8 in	3.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.5 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.9 in	37.8 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	61.7 in	50.8 in	10.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	49.1 in	40.7 in	8.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	25.6 in	33.3 in	-7.7 in
Total Legroom	105.9 in (over 3 rows)	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	-7.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.9 ft³	21.0 ft³	-4.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	60.3 ft³	43.9 ft³	16.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	108.9 ft³	81.7 ft³	27.2 ft³

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review
2010	4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range	Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review
2008	4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	HAve LT3 package with heated 10 way leather. Ergonomics and placement of controls are natural and intuitive. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	Rear seat leg room cramped. Aparently moved forward to make room for 3rd row seating. 2nd row seats should be adjustable front to back. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review

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