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2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban and 2009 Toyota RAV4 Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Toyota RAV4 | |
| Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 104.7 in | 11.3 in |
| Length | 204.0 in | 181.1 in | 22.9 in |
| Width | 80.5 in | 71.5 in | 9 in |
| Height | 74.4 in | 66.3 in | 8.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 5466 lb. | 3680 lb. | 1786 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 10.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.8 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.8 in | 57.1 in | 7.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 53.8 in | 7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.3 in | 41.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.7 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.1 in | 55.3 in | 9.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 52.4 in | 7.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 37.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.6 in | 52.6 in | 10 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 43.3 in | 6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 24.8 in | 30.0 in | -5.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 51.6 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 94.7 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | 21.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota RAV4
| 2009 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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