Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Lincoln Navigator | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD w/low range | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,946 mm | 3,018 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,182 mm | 5,271 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 2,045 mm | 1,999 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,890 mm | 1,974 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,578 kg | 2,605 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 106 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,646 mm | 1,608 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,544 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,151 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,008 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,654 mm | 1,610 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,532 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 983 mm | 8 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 968 mm | 960 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,590 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,252 mm | 1,275 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 630 mm | 922 mm | -292 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,771 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,951 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 518 L | -85 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,461 L | 1,546 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,682 L | 2,968 L | 0 L |
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.
2006 Lincoln Navigator Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The rear console is a bad idea. There's no way for the kids to get to the back seat while driving. see full Lincoln Navigator review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
The driver's seat is exceedingly comfortable. Its heating and cooling features work quickly and effectively. The adjustable lumbar support is in the right place to be effective without being intrusive, and the large cushion effectively supports the my legs. As an athlete who is almost always sore or injured, I very much appreciate that the seat is high enough off the floor that my lower legs are reasonably vertical. see full Lincoln Navigator review |