Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Outlander | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHC-4v 224 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 116.0 in | -10.9 in |
Length | 183.3 in | 202.0 in | -18.7 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 79.0 in | -8.1 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 76.9 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3571 lb. | 5567 lb. | -1996 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -9.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 65.3 in | -8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 64.4 in | -11.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 65.2 in | -9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 60.6 in | -8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.0 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 37.9 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 61.7 in | -11.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.4 in | 49.1 in | -9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 28.2 in | 25.6 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 106.4 in (over 3 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 60.3 ft3 | -26.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -45.6 ft3 |
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's a reason three-row crossovers tend to be much larger than this pair. The third-row seat in the Kia Sorento doesn't provide enough headroom for the average adult male. Both comfort and knee room are also in short supply. You might think that a seat couldn't get any tighter than the Sorento's third row. But, based on the official specs, the Outlander has nearly four inches less combined legroom--a huge difference. Even children won't fit in the Mitsubishi's third row unless you slide the second row forward much of the way. The 2014's third row seat is at least a conventional seat. Last year it was little more than a sling. In either vehicle the second row split bench is roomy and comfortable, with enough height off the floor to provide adults with good thigh support. But the rear passengers in the Outlander don't get air vents. Those in the Kia do. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander.
2014 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 |
2014 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 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban.