Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 101.5 in | 14.5 in |
Length | 204.0 in | 165.4 in | 38.6 in |
Width | 80.5 in | 70.3 in | 10.2 in |
Height | 74.4 in | 58.3 in | 16.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5466 lb. | 3326 lb. | 2140 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 11.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 39.3 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.8 in | 54.7 in | 10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.8 in | 0.0 in | 60.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.3 in | 41.2 in | 4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.1 in | 52.8 in | 12.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.3 in | 0.0 in | 60.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.5 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.6 in | 0.0 in | 62.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.8 in | 0.0 in | 24.8 in |
Total Legroom | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 32.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 51.6 ft3 | 15.0 | 36.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 94.7 ft3 | 46.0 ft3 | 48.7 ft3 |
2016 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 |
2016 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 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |