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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2008 Ford Taurus X Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Ford Taurus X | |
| Engine | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 112.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Length | 202.0 in | 200.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 74.9 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 76.9 in | 67.4 in | 9.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 5165 lb. | 4204 lb. | 961 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 39.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 58.5 in | 6.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 55.2 in | 9.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 57.9 in | 7.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 56.4 in | 4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 38.5 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.7 in | 50.6 in | 11.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.1 in | 46.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 25.6 in | 33.6 in | -8 in |
| Total Legroom | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -8.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 47.4 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Taurus X
| 2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
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