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Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Toyota Highlander | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 106.9 in | 9.1 in |
Length | 204.0 in | 184.6 in | 19.4 in |
Width | 80.5 in | 71.9 in | 8.6 in |
Height | 74.4 in | 67.9 in | 6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5466 lb. | 3516 lb. | 1950 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 19.1 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.0 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.8 in | 57.9 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 55.1 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.3 in | 40.7 in | 4.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.1 in | 57.0 in | 8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 54.9 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 36.4 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 32.3 in | 5.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.6 in | 53.2 in | 9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 39.8 in | 9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.8 in | 30.2 in | -5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 51.6 ft3 | 39.7 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 94.7 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |