Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@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 | 5,182 mm | 4,912 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,045 mm | 1,872 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,890 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,578 kg | 2,135 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 85 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,646 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,544 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,151 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 983 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,654 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,532 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 937 mm | 54 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 968 mm | 950 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,590 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,252 mm | 1,151 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 630 mm | 886 mm | -256 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,771 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 385 L | 48 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,461 L | 1,243 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,682 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
2016 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 |
2016 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 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |