Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Tesla Model 3 | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
Electric 221 hp 302 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,946 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,131 mm | 4,694 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,007 mm | 1,849 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,953 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,471 kg | 1,610 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 0 L | 98 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,659 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 958 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,656 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,539 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 894 mm | 97 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,567 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,247 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 650 mm | 0 mm | 650 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,690 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 479 L | 425 L | 54 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,708 L | 15.0 | -14 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,084 L | 15.0 | -12 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.
2017 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The 12 way power driver and passenger seats are very comfortable and the side bolstering is just right. The "vegan leather" in the car feels softer than real leather. I don't know how well it will hold up. My Prius has another type of this leather and that driver's seat has held up better than any leather seat I've sat in. see full Tesla Model 3 review |
2017 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The back seat cushion is too low, which means there is no thigh support and your knees are level with your chest. There is also no foot room, but there is enough leg room. The rest of the backseat is comfortable, but the lack of foot room and low cushion are annoying. see full Tesla Model 3 review |