Chevrolet Tahoe vs Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Tahoe · Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Length202.0 in
- Height76.9 in
- Wheelbase116.0 in
- Ground clearance10.5 in
- Curb weight5,265 lb – 5,524 lb
- Width79.0 in
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 width79.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 20.4 in shorter (202.0 in vs 222.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Tahoe is 0.1 in narrower (79.0 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 0.1 in taller (76.9 in vs 76.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a 14.0 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 130.0 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 281 lb heavier (5,395 lb vs 5,675 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 20.4 in shorter (202.0 in vs 222.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is 281 lb heavier (5,395 lb vs 5,675 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 0.1 in taller (76.9 in vs 76.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Tahoe is 0.1 in narrower (79.0 in vs 79.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe is shorter by 20.4 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 | 202.0 in | 222.4 in | 20.4 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 79.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 76.9 in | 76.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 130.0 in | 14.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.5 in | 10.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 5,395 lb | 5,675 lb | 281 lb |
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