Chevrolet Tahoe vs Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Tahoe · Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Length198.9 in – 199.6 in
- Height70.3 in – 74.1 in
- Wheelbase116.0 in – 117.5 in
- Curb weight4,828 lb – 5,280 lb
- Width76.8 in – 78.9 in
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 width78.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 20.1 in shorter (199.3 in vs 219.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1.0 in narrower (77.8 in vs 78.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1.1 in taller (72.2 in vs 73.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 13.3 in longer wheelbase (116.8 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 396 lb heavier (5,054 lb vs 4,659 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 13.3 in longer wheelbase (116.8 in vs 130.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 20.1 in shorter (199.3 in vs 219.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 396 lb heavier (5,054 lb vs 4,659 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 1.1 in taller (72.2 in vs 73.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1.0 in narrower (77.8 in vs 78.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe is shorter by 20.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe · garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Tahoe — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Tahoe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Tahoe | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 199.3 in | 219.3 in | 20.1 in |
| Width | 77.8 in | 78.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 72.2 in | 73.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.8 in | 130.0 in | 13.3 in |
| Curb weight | 5,054 lb | 4,659 lb | 396 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 198.9 in – 199.6 in).
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