Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 108.3 in | 7.7 in |
Length | 204.0 in | 184.0 in | 20 in |
Width | 80.5 in | 73.7 in | 6.8 in |
Height | 74.4 in | 64.8 in | 9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5466 lb. | 3929 lb. | 1537 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 18.2 gal. | 7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 39.7 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.8 in | 58.0 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 54.8 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.3 in | 41.7 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.1 in | 55.8 in | 9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 53.0 in | 7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.4 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.6 in | 0.0 in | 62.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.8 in | 0.0 in | 24.8 in |
Total Legroom | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | -14.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 51.6 ft3 | 29.9 | 21.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 94.7 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | 36.1 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.
2007 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The thigh bolsters are snug without insinuating that the driver could lose ten pounds. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers can sit without hitting their heads or knees. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good ajustability and plenty of room for tall drivers see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Tested CX-7s with both cloth and leather seats. Both materials thin and not supportive. Cloth seats lumpy with uneven feeling surface. see full Mazda CX-7 review |