Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 104.7 in | 11.3 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 181.1 in | 20.9 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 71.5 in | 7.5 in |
Height | 76.9 in | 66.3 in | 10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5636 lb. | 3360 lb. | 2276 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 10.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 57.1 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 53.8 in | 10.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 55.3 in | 9.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 52.4 in | 8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.3 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 37.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.7 in | 52.6 in | 9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.1 in | 43.3 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 25.6 in | 30.0 in | -4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | 23.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | 35.9 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |