If you’re wanting a full-size Chevy SUV, but don't know which model you should get, there’s two main options. These are the Suburban, and the Tahoe. We’ll be taking a look at both to see which is right for you. Here are a few 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe vs Suburban differences explained.
Key takeaways
- Being that the Tahoe is smaller, it does get better fuel efficiency.
- The Tahoe, and Suburban have the RST as the recommended trim.
- The Suburban offers more cargo room, being the best for those who have kids that are involved in sports, and school activities. Making it the best option for soccer moms.
Which is better for larger families: Chevy Suburban
If you’re wanting the most room for you and your passengers, then the Suburban is for you. When looking at the dimensions of both models, the Suburban is much longer.The Suburban is 226 inches long, while the Tahoe is 211 inches long, adding 15 inches to the cab.
If your family needs the most cargo space for weekend trips, or extracurricular activities, then the Suburban has the edge. With all of the seats in place, you have 41.5 cu-ft of cargo room, while the Tahoe only has 25.5 cu-ft.
Despite both models having the same amount of legroom for every seating position, the extra length goes to the back. So the Suburban is best for those who need something to transport sports gear, camping equipment or toys.
Which has a better price: Chevy Tahoe
While the prices are close, the Tahoe is just a bit nore budget-friendly. The Tahoe has a starting price of $61,195, while the Suburban has a starting price of $64,195.
If you’re not wanting something huge, the Tahoe offers the same trims as the Suburban. This allows you to get the same features no matter the model. Across both models, one thing remains certain, and that’s Car and Drivers recommendation for the RST trim. Both the Tahoe, and the Suburban.
Some of the features loaded onto the RST are heated seats for the front row, remote start, adaptive cruise control, universal home remote, and even wireless charging. All of these are aimed at making your life just a bit easier and keeping you comfortable.
Which is better for city driving: Tahoe
While the Suburban is great for those who have a large family given its size, that’s the very thing that works against it. The extra length that the Suburban has makes it a bit harder to drive around a busy city. Making it harder to maneuver in tight spaces.
The Tahoe, more than a foot smaller, gets into tight spots a bit easier. That’s not the only area where the Tahoe wins out. When the Tahoe is equipped with a 3.0L V6 diesel engine, you get 24 MPG combined. While the EPA hasn't tested the 2025 model as of yet, the 2024 model with the most fuel efficient build can be found here.
The Suburban with the same configuration has been tested in 2025, and this one gets 23 MPG combined. While it is similar to the Tahoe, it’s is still less, and with the size, it makes it just a slightly worse city driver.
Which one is right for you?
If you’re needing something for a larger family, then the Suburban is what you need. This is because it comes with extra room, but at a slightly higher price. The Tahoe is the best option for those who won’t be using the third row much or who will be urban drivers. It is a better city driver thanks to its size.
No matter which one you decide on, we want to help here at Coleman, come on down today for a test drive!