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2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2012 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 109.8 in | 6.2 in |
| Length | 202.0 in | 188.4 in | 13.6 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 75.2 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 76.9 in | 68.1 in | 8.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 5448 lb. | 4266 lb. | 1182 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 59.7 in | 5.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 56.7 in | 7.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.2 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.1 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 59.5 in | 5.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 56.5 in | 4.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 36.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.7 in | 55.0 in | 6.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.1 in | 42.3 in | 6.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 25.6 in | 29.2 in | -3.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -4.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 18 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Highlander
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
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