Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2014) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs
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2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications
Model Year |
2014 |
2006 |
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Model |
Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban |
Kia Optima |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
2,946 mm |
2,700 mm |
0 mm |
Length |
5,131 mm |
4,719 mm |
1 mm |
Width |
2,007 mm |
1,816 mm |
1 mm |
Height |
1,953 mm |
1,410 mm |
0 mm |
Curb Weight |
2,471 kg |
1,488 kg |
1 kg |
Fuel Capacity |
98 L |
65 L |
33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 |
1,044 mm |
991 mm |
-990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,659 mm |
1,445 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,636 mm |
1,417 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 |
1,049 mm |
1,100 mm |
0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 |
996 mm |
955 mm |
41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,656 mm |
1,415 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,539 mm |
1,382 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 |
991 mm |
919 mm |
72 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 |
963 mm |
0 mm |
963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
1,567 mm |
0 mm |
1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 |
1,247 mm |
0 mm |
1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 |
650 mm |
0 mm |
650 mm |
Total Legroom |
2,690 mm (over 3 rows) |
2,019 mm (over 2 rows) |
0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
479 L |
385 L |
94 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
1,708 L |
13.6 |
-12.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
3,084 L |
13.6 |
-10.6 L |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
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 |
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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 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima
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 |
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