Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Chevrolet Tahoe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Chevrolet Tahoe
- Length219.3 in
- Height73.2 in – 73.3 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Ground clearance9.8 in
- Curb weight4,914 lb – 5,123 lb
- Width78.8 in
- Chevrolet Tahoe width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 21.4 in shorter (219.3 in vs 197.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 0.1 in narrower (78.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 0.9 in taller (73.3 in vs 74.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 116.0 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 80 lb heavier (5,019 lb vs 4,939 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 116.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 21.4 in shorter (219.3 in vs 197.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 80 lb heavier (5,019 lb vs 4,939 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 0.9 in taller (73.3 in vs 74.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 0.1 in narrower (78.8 in vs 78.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe is shorter by 21.4 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 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Tahoe — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Tahoe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Chevrolet Tahoe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219.3 in | 197.9 in | 21.4 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 78.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 73.3 in | 74.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 116.0 in | 14.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | 9.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 5,019 lb | 4,939 lb | 80 lb |
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