Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2014) vs. Mini Clubman (2017) Specs

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2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2017 Mini Clubman Specifications

Model Year	2014	2017
Model	Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban	Mini Clubman
Engine	5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.0 in	105.1 in	10.9 in
Length	202.0 in	168.3 in	33.7 in
Width	79.0 in	70.9 in	8.1 in
Height	76.9 in	56.7 in	20.2 in
Curb Weight	5448 lb.	3486 lb.	1962 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	12.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.1 in	40.2 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	65.3 in	54.7 in	10.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	64.4 in	0.0 in	64.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	38.0 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	65.2 in	52.8 in	12.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	60.6 in	0.0 in	60.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	34.3 in	4.7 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)	75.7 in (over 2 rows)	30.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.9 ft³	17.5 ft³	-0.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	60.3 ft³	17.5	42.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	108.9 ft³	47.9 ft³	61 ft³

2014 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

2014 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

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2017 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Mini Clubman's standard seats have a non-adjustable lumbar area that bulges far too much for my back. Your back and impression of the seats could differ. Or get any level of the leather upholstery (starting at $750 for partial leather, plus $300 for the required sport buckets that are standard on the S) and the lumbar support becomes adjustable. see full Mini Clubman review

2017 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr Wagon turbocharged 189hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD	The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Mini Clubman review

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