Chevrolet Tahoe vs Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Tahoe · Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Length198.8 in
- Height74.8 in – 76.7 in
- Wheelbase116.0 in
- Curb weight4,828 lb – 5,050 lb
- Width78.8 in
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 20.5 in shorter (198.8 in vs 219.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Tahoe is 0.1 in narrower (78.8 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1.3 in taller (75.8 in vs 74.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 144 lb heavier (4,939 lb vs 5,083 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 130.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 20.5 in shorter (198.8 in vs 219.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 144 lb heavier (4,939 lb vs 5,083 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1.3 in taller (75.8 in vs 74.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Tahoe 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 20.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe · garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- 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 Tahoe | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8 in | 219.3 in | 20.5 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 78.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 75.8 in | 74.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 130.0 in | 14.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,939 lb | 5,083 lb | 144 lb |
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