Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 114.6 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 180.7 in | 21.3 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 70.7 in | 8.3 in |
Height | 76.9 in | 79.3 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5265 lb. | 3425 lb. | 1840 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 51.1 in | -10 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 54.4 in | 10.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 50.8 in | 13.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.5 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 50.5 in | -11.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 59.6 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 59.8 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.5 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.7 in | 0.0 in | 61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 25.6 in | 0.0 in | 25.6 in |
Total Legroom | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 26.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -61.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 78.1 | -17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -26.4 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Transit Connect.