| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Ford Explorer | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 112.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Length | 202.0 in | 197.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 78.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 76.9 in | 70.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 5636 lb. | 4534 lb. | 1102 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 7.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 61.3 in | 4 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 | 40.5 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 61.0 in | 4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 56.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 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 | 33.2 in | -7.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -7.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -4.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | 28.2 ft3 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Ford Explorer.