Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Chevrolet Tahoe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 · Chevrolet Tahoe
- Length222.4 in
- Height76.8 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Ground clearance10.5 in
- Curb weight5,672 lb – 5,824 lb
- Width79.1 in
- Chevrolet Tahoe width79.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 20.4 in shorter (222.4 in vs 202.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Tahoe is 0.1 in narrower (79.1 in vs 79.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 0.1 in taller (76.8 in vs 76.9 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 241 lb heavier (5,748 lb vs 5,508 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 20.4 in shorter (222.4 in vs 202.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 241 lb heavier (5,748 lb vs 5,508 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 0.1 in taller (76.8 in vs 76.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Tahoe is 0.1 in narrower (79.1 in vs 79.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe is shorter by 20.4 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 | 222.4 in | 202.0 in | 20.4 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 79.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 76.8 in | 76.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 116.0 in | 14.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.5 in | 10.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 5,748 lb | 5,508 lb | 241 lb |
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