Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 239 kW@5400 454 Nm@4000 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD w/low range | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,946 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,131 mm | 4,912 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,007 mm | 1,872 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,953 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,628 kg | 2,135 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 85 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,659 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 983 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,656 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,539 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 937 mm | 54 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 950 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,567 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,247 mm | 1,151 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 650 mm | 886 mm | -236 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,690 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 479 L | 385 L | 94 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,708 L | 1,243 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,084 L | 2,370 L | 1 L |
2011 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 |
2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |