Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Jeep Wrangler | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
3.8L V6 OHV-2v 202 hp@5000 237 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 116.0 in | 0 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 184.4 in | 17.6 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 73.9 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 76.9 in | 72.3 in | 4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5448 lb. | 4016 lb. | 1432 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 21.6 gal. | 4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 55.8 in | 9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 55.6 in | 8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.0 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.3 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 56.8 in | 8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 56.7 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.2 in | 1.8 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) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 27.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 46.4 ft3 | -29.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 46.4 | 13.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 82.0 ft3 | 26.9 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.
2008 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is big enough that I can take three passengers in relative comfort, considering the type of vehicle that it is. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
extra two seats plus a cargo area make for a great family vehicle/ hauler see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not really comfortable for a long trip for an adult.... great for the dogs see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are not as comfortable as my trucks seats were. They are pretty basic but so is all of the interior of the Wrangler. It is made to get dirty, not look good or be comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Still small, despite the increased size of the vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler review |