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2008 Ford Escape and 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
| Model | Ford Escape | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 116.0 in | -12.9 in |
| Length | 174.7 in | 204.0 in | -29.3 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 80.5 in | -9.4 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 74.4 in | -6.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3547 lb. | 5683 lb. | -2136 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -9.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.8 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 64.8 in | -8.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 60.8 in | -7.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 45.3 in | -3.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 65.1 in | -9.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 60.3 in | -11.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 39.0 in | -3.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.6 in | -62.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.8 in | -24.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | -31.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.2 | 51.6 ft3 | -22.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 94.7 ft3 | -28.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Escape
| 2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
| 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
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