Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Kia Spectra | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 102.8 in | 13.2 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 171.3 in | 30.7 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 68.3 in | 10.7 in |
Height | 76.9 in | 57.9 in | 19 in |
Curb Weight | 5265 lb. | 2844 lb. | 2421 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 11.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 55.1 in | 10.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 52.4 in | 12 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.8 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 53.9 in | 11.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 53.9 in | 6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.4 in | 3.6 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 | 18.3 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 18.3 | 42 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 52.8 ft3 | 56.1 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 |
2008 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |