Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 6.0L V8 Hybrid OHV-2v 248 kW@5100 498 Nm@4100 |
3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 156 kW@5600 287 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed 2-mode automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,946 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,131 mm | 4,785 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,007 mm | 1,910 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,953 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,548 kg | 2,045 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 98 L | 73 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,659 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,019 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,656 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,539 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 973 mm | 18 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 922 mm | 41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,567 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,247 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 650 mm | 742 mm | -92 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,690 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 479 L | 292 L | 187 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,708 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,084 L | 2,701 L | 1 L |
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
HAve LT3 package with heated 10 way leather. Ergonomics and placement of controls are natural and intuitive. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Rear seat leg room cramped. Aparently moved forward to make room for 3rd row seating. 2nd row seats should be adjustable front to back. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |