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Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2016) vs. Ford Explorer (2021) Specs

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2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2021 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2016 2021  
Model Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Ford Explorer  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,946 mm 3,025 mm -1 mm
Length 5,182 mm 5,050 mm 0 mm
Width 2,045 mm 2,004 mm 0 mm
Height 1,890 mm 1,775 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,479 kg 1,971 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 98 L 68 L 30 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,087 mm 1,034 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,646 mm 1,570 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,544 mm 1,504 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,151 mm 1,074 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 983 mm 1,029 mm 982 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,654 mm 1,572 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,532 mm 1,501 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 991 mm 991 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 3 968 mm 988 mm -20 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,590 mm 1,387 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,252 mm 1,039 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 630 mm 818 mm -188 mm
Total Legroom 2,771 mm (over 3 rows) 2,883 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 433 L 515 L -82 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,461 L 1,356 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,682 L 2,486 L 0 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
YearComment
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
 

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