Model Year | 2015 | 2020 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Lexus RX | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6300 267 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV, ext. | 4dr SUV, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 109.8 in | 20.2 in |
Length | 224.4 in | 196.9 in | 27.5 in |
Width | 80.5 in | 74.6 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 74.4 in | 67.3 in | 7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5664 lb. | 4629 lb. | 1035 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 11.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 39.8 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.8 in | 58.3 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 55.8 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.3 in | 41.4 in | 3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.5 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.1 in | 57.8 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 55.8 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 30.9 in | 8.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 34.8 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.6 in | 45.7 in | 16.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 43.8 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.5 in | 23.5 in | 11 in |
Total Legroom | 119.5 in (over 3 rows) | 95.8 in (over 3 rows) | 23.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 39.3 ft3 | 7.5 ft3 | 31.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 76.7 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | 53.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 121.1 ft3 | 58.5 ft3 | 62.6 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Lexus RX.