Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Nissan Maxima | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 109.3 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 192.8 in | 9.2 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 73.2 in | 5.8 in |
Height | 76.9 in | 56.5 in | 20.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5265 lb. | 3471 lb. | 1794 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 39.4 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 56.7 in | 8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 54.2 in | 10.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 45.0 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 36.7 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 55.7 in | 9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 53.5 in | 7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 34.2 in | 4.8 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) | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 26.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 14.3 | 46 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 94.6 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 |
2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review |
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