Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Pontiac G5 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 103.5 in | 12.5 in |
Length | 204.0 in | 179.8 in | 24.2 in |
Width | 80.5 in | 67.5 in | 13 in |
Height | 74.4 in | 55.6 in | 18.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5466 lb. | 2991 lb. | 2475 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 12.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 38.1 in | 4.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.8 in | 53.1 in | 11.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 49.4 in | 11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.3 in | 42.0 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 35.7 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.1 in | 49.3 in | 15.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 46.3 in | 14 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 32.2 in | 6.8 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) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 51.6 ft3 | 13.9 | 37.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 94.7 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 80.8 ft3 |
2016 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 |
2016 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 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review |
2009 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review |