Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Chevrolet Tahoe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Chevrolet Tahoe
- Length219.5 in
- Height71.3 in
- Wheelbase131.5 in
- Curb weight4,769 lb – 5,226 lb
- Width76.7 in
- Chevrolet Tahoe width76.8 in – 77.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 25.7 in shorter (219.5 in vs 193.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 0.2 in narrower (76.7 in vs 76.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1.9 in taller (71.3 in vs 73.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 17.0 in longer wheelbase (131.5 in vs 114.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 96 lb heavier (4,998 lb vs 4,902 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 17.0 in longer wheelbase (131.5 in vs 114.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 25.7 in shorter (219.5 in vs 193.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1.9 in taller (71.3 in vs 73.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 96 lb heavier (4,998 lb vs 4,902 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 0.2 in narrower (76.7 in vs 76.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe is shorter by 25.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Suburban 1500 — Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Tahoe — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Tahoe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Chevrolet Tahoe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219.5 in | 193.8 in | 25.7 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 76.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 71.3 in | 73.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.5 in | 114.5 in | 17.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,998 lb | 4,902 lb | 96 lb |
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