Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Chevrolet Tahoe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Chevrolet Tahoe
- Length219.3 in
- Height73.6 in – 75.4 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Curb weight5,269 lb – 5,505 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Chevrolet Tahoe width78.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 20.5 in shorter (219.3 in vs 198.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Tahoe is 0.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1.3 in taller (74.5 in vs 75.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 116.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 293 lb heavier (5,387 lb vs 5,094 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 20.5 in shorter (219.3 in vs 198.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 293 lb heavier (5,387 lb vs 5,094 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1.3 in taller (74.5 in vs 75.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Tahoe is 0.1 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe is shorter by 20.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe 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 | 198.8 in | 20.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 74.5 in | 75.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 116.0 in | 14.0 in |
| Curb weight | 5,387 lb | 5,094 lb | 293 lb |
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