Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Honda Ridgeline | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 247 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 122.0 in | -6 in |
Length | 204.0 in | 206.8 in | -2.8 in |
Width | 80.5 in | 76.3 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 74.4 in | 70.3 in | 4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5466 lb. | 4503 lb. | 963 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.7 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.8 in | 63.2 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 57.6 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.3 in | 40.8 in | 4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.1 in | 62.6 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 57.2 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.4 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.6 in | 0.0 in | 62.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.8 in | 0.0 in | 24.8 in |
Total Legroom | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 31.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 15.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 51.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 51.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 94.7 ft3 | 0.0 | 94.7 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.
2009 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The interior is the Ridgelines stronges point. Comfortable front and back and a feeling a space. The lack of transmission tunnel and column mounted shifter in particular make the front cabin roomy. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of room and comfort for 5 passengers. Easy to put seats up or down, depending on hauling needs. Rear seat access is easy via the full-size rear passenger doors. Ventilation is good with the rear-vents between the front seats. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Very good leg room and back of seat angled properly see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of comfortable seat with the split bench. Can fit a car seat on the smaller right side and still have room for two adults with reasonable leg room. Both sides of the split bench can be easily flipped up for increased storage or down for seating. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The rear seat is very spacious and relatively comfortable. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seats are as comfortable as any vehicle I have been in. see full Honda Ridgeline review |