Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 101.5 in | 14.5 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 179.3 in | 22.7 in |
Width | 79.0 in | 70.1 in | 8.9 in |
Height | 76.9 in | 59.2 in | 17.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5636 lb. | 3228 lb. | 2408 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 11.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 38.4 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 54.8 in | 10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 0.0 in | 64.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.1 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.1 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 53.1 in | 12.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 60.6 in | 0.0 in | 60.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 35.5 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.7 in | 0.0 in | 61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 49.1 in | 0.0 in | 49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 25.6 in | 0.0 in | 25.6 in |
Total Legroom | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 29.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -15.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 32.8 | 27.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | 42 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |