Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Toyota 4Runner | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 278 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD w/low range | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 109.8 in | 6.2 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 189.9 in | 12.1 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 75.8 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 76.9 in | 71.5 in | 5.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5567 lb. | 4805 lb. | 762 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 24.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 39.3 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 57.8 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 56.5 in | 7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 57.8 in | 7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 55.7 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 32.9 in | 6.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 34.3 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.7 in | 57.7 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.1 in | 43.3 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 25.6 in | 29.3 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 46.3 ft3 | 14 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 88.8 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
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.
2011 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |