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2013 Ford Expedition and 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2016 | |
| Model | Ford Expedition | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
| Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-2v 310 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3600 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV, ext. | 4dr SUV, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 131.0 in | 130.0 in | 1 in |
| Length | 221.3 in | 224.4 in | -3.1 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 80.5 in | -1.7 in |
| Height | 77.7 in | 74.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 5928 lb. | 5664 lb. | 264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 33.5 gal. | 31.0 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 42.8 in | -3.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 64.8 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 60.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 45.3 in | -4.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 65.1 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 60.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.7 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 38.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 67.1 in | 62.6 in | 4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 51.8 in | 49.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 34.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | 119.5 in (over 3 rows) | -1.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 42.6 ft3 | 39.3 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 85.5 ft3 | 76.7 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 130.8 ft3 | 121.1 ft3 | 9.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Ford Expedition
| 2013 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 0 | The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review |
| 2014 | 0 | Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition 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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