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2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2012 Subaru Outback Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Subaru Outback | |
| Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 107.9 in | 8.1 in |
| Length | 204.0 in | 188.2 in | 15.8 in |
| Width | 80.5 in | 71.7 in | 8.8 in |
| Height | 74.4 in | 65.7 in | 8.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 5466 lb. | 3597 lb. | 1869 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 7.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.8 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.8 in | 56.3 in | 8.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 0.0 in | 60.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.3 in | 43.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.3 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.1 in | 56.1 in | 9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 0.0 in | 60.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.8 in | 1.2 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) | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 28.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -19 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 51.6 ft3 | 34.3 | 17.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 94.7 ft3 | 71.3 ft3 | 23.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
| 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 | ||
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Outback
| 2012 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I am a big guy. 5'10 and about 290 lbs. This car is very comfortable for me. I can reach the controls nicely, love the heated leather seats. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
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| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
I have found our 2012 Outback to be very comfortable for long drives. The driver's seat has plenty of adjustment to accommodate my frame. Legroom is outstanding. My wife got so spoiled with the heated seats in our 99 Outback Limited that she balks at cars without. So our 2010 and now the 2012 have had the heated seats. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Rear seat comfort is excellent even for very tall teenagers and 20 somethings. The redesign of the Outback in 2010 noticeably improved rear seat space. One note when flipping down the back seats. Make sure your head is out of the way when you lift the release lever. The seat back springs forward quickly. The angle of the rear seat can also be reclined for additional comfort. The fold down center cup holder is a nice touch. The seating position is high so visibility is great. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Very comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Impressed with the seat comfort/adjustability/durability. 12+hours in the chair is no problem. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide space with lots of shoulder, hip, leg and head room. Seats are comfy too without being decadent. see full Subaru Outback review |
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