Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 118.9 in | -2.9 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 200.7 in | 1.3 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 78.2 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 76.9 in | 69.9 in | 7 in |
Curb Weight | 5448 lb. | 4870 lb. | 578 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 61.9 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 57.8 in | 6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 61.1 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 57.9 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.9 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 38.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.7 in | 57.8 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.1 in | 48.3 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 25.6 in | 33.2 in | -7.6 in |
Total Legroom | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 116.9 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.
2012 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The third room has enough head room to even fit an adult comfortably and is wide enough to accommodate three individuals. It is one of the few SUV's that offer 8 seat capacity and has a larger interior capacity than a Tahoe. see full GMC Acadia review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
we travel with adults not children and find the 2nd row very comfortable. see full GMC Acadia review |