2021 Chevy Suburban, Tahoe: How Do They Compare To The Competition?

Dec 11, 2019 at 9:49am ET

By: Chris Bruce

The 2021 Suburban and Tahoe are bigger than their primary competitors and buyers can get an engine with class-leading power.

The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe are here with a larger footprint and now boasting an independent rear suspension. Naturally, we want to know how the new SUVs stack up to its body-on-frame competitors. The Chevy models don't arrive in showrooms until mid-2020, so there's still a while before we actually get to drive one.

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While it's too soon to know how the new Suburban and Tahoe feel behind the wheel, there's nothing stopping a comparison of the facts like engine options and dimensions. Check out the tables below to see how they compare.

Powertrain

	2021 Chevy Suburban And Tahoe	2020 Ford Expedition	2020 Nissan Armada	2020 Toyota Land Cruiser	2020 Toyota Sequoia
Engine	5.3-Liter V8, 6.2-liter V8, 3.0-liter I6 Turbodiesel	3.5-liter turbo V6	5.6-liter V8	5.7-liter V8	5.7-liter V8
Horsepower	355 hp, 420 hp, 277 hp	375 hp, 400 hp	390 hp	381 hp	381 hp
Torque	383 lb-ft, 460 lb-ft, 460 lb-ft	470 lb-ft, 480 lb-ft	394 lb-ft	401 lb-ft	401 lb-ft
Transmission	10-speed automatic	10-speed automatic	7-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	6-speed automatic

The 2021 Suburban and Tahoe offer three powertrain choices, and the SUVs are the sole option if you're looking for a diesel engine. The base 5.3-liter V8 is slightly down on output in comparison to the others, but upgrading to the 6.2-liter V8 offers class-leading horsepower. Chevy isn't yet offering towing specs for its new SUVs, so we can't be sure how they stack up.

Exterior Dimensions

	2021 Chevy Suburban	2021 Chevy Tahoe	2020 Ford Expedition	2020 Ford Expedition Max	2020 Nissan Armada	2020 Toyota Land Cruiser	2020 Toyota Sequoia
Wheelbase	134.1 in	120.9 in	122.5 in	131.6 in	121.1 in	112.2 in	122 in
Total Length	225.7 in	210.7 in	210 in	221.9 in	208.9 in	194.9 in	205.1 in
Total Width	81.1 in	81 in	79.9 in	79.9 in	79.9 in	77.95 in	79.9 in

In terms of physical footprint, the new Suburban is the big dog among the competitors with both the longest wheelbase and overall length. Check out the table below to see how this size translates to the room inside the cabin.

Interior Dimensions

	2021 Chevy Suburban	2021 Chevy Tahoe	2020 Ford Expedition	2020 Ford Expedition Max	2020 Nissan Armada	2020 Toyota Land Cruiser	2020 Toyota Sequoia
EPA Passenger Volume	170.4 cu ft	168.4 cu ft	171.9 cu ft	172 cu ft	154.5 cu ft (153 cu ft for Platinum trim)	Not Available	Not Available
Cargo Volume Behind Third Row	41.1 cu ft	25.5 cu ft	20.9 cu ft	36 cu ft	16.5 cu ft	16.1 cu ft	18.9 cu ft
Maximum Cargo Volume	144.7 cu ft	122.9 cu ft	104.6 cu ft	121.5 cu ft	95.4 cu ft	82.8 cu ft	120.1 cu ft

Size matters, and it shouldn't be a huge surprise that the Suburban's increased footprint means there is lots of room on the inside. The Bowtie's big SUV doesn't quite lead the pack in terms of passenger volume because the Ford Expedition and Expedition Max have a little more room for occupants. However, the Blue Oval decides to make a sacrifice in terms of cargo space, and the Chevys come out on top when loading them with gear.

Unfortunately, Chevy isn't yet releasing pricing details for the 2021 Suburban or Tahoe. The greater size and improved technology would likely mean that costs would increase. Range-topping models might be over $70,000.