Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Saturn AURA | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 112.3 in | 3.7 in |
Length | 204.0 in | 190.9 in | 13.1 in |
Width | 80.5 in | 70.3 in | 10.2 in |
Height | 74.4 in | 57.6 in | 16.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5466 lb. | 3578 lb. | 1888 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 10 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 39.4 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.8 in | 55.9 in | 8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 53.0 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.3 in | 42.2 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.1 in | 54.0 in | 11.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 52.2 in | 8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.6 in | 1.4 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) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 29.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 51.6 ft3 | 14.9 | 36.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 94.7 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 79.8 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.
2009 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable for tall people. Lots of front seat legroom and headroom. Telescopic steering. Centre armrest adjusts nicely, I can drive with both elbows resting and still hold steering wheel. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats fit me well and I find I can drive for hours without discomfort. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tilt/telescoping. Power and heated. They hold you in place in curves better than a sedan usually does. see full Saturn AURA review |