Model Year | 2016 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Honda Odyssey | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
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Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 118.1 in | -2.1 in |
Length | 204.0 in | 202.1 in | 1.9 in |
Width | 80.5 in | 77.1 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 74.4 in | 68.8 in | 5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5466 lb. | 4385 lb. | 1081 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.9 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.8 in | 63.5 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 57.0 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.3 in | 40.8 in | 4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.1 in | 63.1 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 64.4 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 38.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.6 in | 61.2 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 48.5 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.8 in | 41.1 in | -16.3 in |
Total Legroom | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | 121.9 in (over 3 rows) | -12.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -23.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 51.6 ft3 | 91.1 ft3 | -39.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 94.7 ft3 | 147.4 ft3 | -52.7 ft3 |
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.
2010 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2009 | 0 | Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey review |