Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 106.3 in | 9.7 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 185.8 in | 16.2 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 71.5 in | 7.5 in |
Height | 76.9 in | 55.5 in | 21.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5265 lb. | 3281 lb. | 1984 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 8.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 39.0 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 56.9 in | 8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 55.8 in | 8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.3 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 55.7 in | 9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 54.4 in | 6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.2 in | 2.8 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) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 26.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 13.6 | 46.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 95.3 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 |
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |