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Comparing 2019 Expedition to the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe

Chevrolet touts the following for Tahoe:

  • Performance
  • Towing
  • Seating and cargo area

Performance

Simply Stated - Tell Your Customers

  • Compared to the 6.2L V8 included with the 6.2L Performance Package on Tahoe Premier, the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 on Expedition Platinum delivers more torque AND better fuel economy estimates(1)
  • Even when Tahoe is equipped with the smaller 5.3L V8, Expedition still delivers higher fuel economy estimates(1)

Competitive Chatter - What They're Saying

Chevy is promoting the new 6.2L Performance Package on Tahoe Premier with the following key features:

  • 6.2L V8
  • 420 horsepower
  • 460 lb.-ft. of torque
  • Direct-injection, variable valve timing and Active Fuel Management
  • 10-speed automatic transmission
  • Magnetic Ride Control suspension
  • 22" aluminum wheels

Chevy also touts its standard EcoTec3 5.3L V8 in Tahoe with:

  • 355 horsepower
  • 383 lb.‑ft. of torque
  • Direct-injection, variable valve timing and Active Fuel Management
  • 22 mpg on the highway (2WD)
    • EPA-estimated 15 city/22 hwy/18 combined mpg (2WD)
    • EPA-estimated 15 city/21 hwy/17 combined mpg (4WD)

Ford Facts

Expedition Platinum stacks up well against the 6.2L Performance Package on Tahoe Premier with:

  • 3.5L EcoBoost V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology and aggressive deceleration fuel shutoff (ADFSO)
  • 400 horsepower
  • 480 lb.-ft. of torque
  • 10-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift capability
  • Continuously controlled damping (CCD) suspension
  • 22" aluminum wheels

AND, it delivers better EPA-estimated fuel economy(1) in every category:

  • 17 city/24 hwy/20 combined mpg for 2WD models
  • 17 city/22 hwy/19 combined mpg for 4WD models

Compared to the EcoTec 5.3L V8 standard in Tahoe, the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 with Auto Start-Stop Technology onExpedition (non-Platinum series) offers these important advantages:

  • More horsepower - with 375 horsepower or an additional 20 horsepower
  • More torque - with 470 lb.‑ft. of torque or an additional 87 lb.‑ft. of torque. Torque is what gets you moving from a standstill and is important when pulling heavy loads
  • Better EPA-estimated fuel economy(1) in every category:
    • 17 city/24 hwy/20 combined mpg for 2WD models
    • 17 city/22 hwy/19 combined mpg for 4WD models

Towing

Simply Stated - Tell Your Customers

  • Expedition offers more towing capacity across the board than Tahoe 2WD and 4WD equipped with larger V8 engines
  • When it comes to towing a trailer, Expedition offers enough extra capacity to tow a larger boat or extra Jet Ski®
  • Only Expedition offers Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Smart Trailer Tow Connector

Competitive Chatter - What They're Saying

With the standard 5.3L V8, Tahoe offers maximum trailer tow ratings of up to:

  • 8600 lbs. (2WD)
  • 8400 lbs. (4WD)

With available 6.2L V8:

  • 8400 lbs. (2WD)
  • 8100 lbs. (4WD)

Ford Facts

Tahoe may tout its trailer tow ratings, but it doesn't deliver the capacity that Expedition does.

Expedition out-tows the 5.3L V8-equipped Tahoe: 

  • More 2WD towing capacity - with a maximum trailer tow rating of 9300 lbs.(2) or an additional 700 lbs. of trailering capacity
  • More 4WD towing capacity - with a maximum trailer tow rating of 9200 lbs.(2) or an additional 800 lbs. of trailering capacity  

Expedition still out-tows Tahoe even when equipped with its largest and most powerful 6.2L V8:

  • More 2WD towing capacity - with a maximum trailer tow rating of 9300 lbs.(2) or an additional 900 lbs. of trailering capacity
  • More 4WD trailering capacity - with an additional 900 lbs. of trailering capacity
  • PLUS, Expedition offers BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with trailer coverage, Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Smart Trailer Tow Connector - features not available on Tahoe

 

Seating and Cargo Area

Simply Stated - Tell Your Customers

  • Only Expedition has an advanced cargo manager and cargo protector lip to organize cargo and keep it from rolling out(1)
  • Expedition provides more cargo volume behind all three rows
  • Expedition offers an advantage in many interior passenger room dimensions
  • The 3rd-row seating arrangement allows for better leg room and even available PowerFold®

Competitive Chatter - What They're Saying

Chevy boasts that Tahoe is ready for anything with available power-release second-row and power-fold-flat third-row seats, and up to 94.7 cu. ft. of cargo space.

  • Available all-weather cargo mat
  • Manual-folding second row 60/40 split-bench seats
  • 94.70 cu.ft. cargo volume behind first row
  • Standard power programmable liftgate

Ford Facts

Expedition matches Tahoe with an available hands-free, foot-activated liftgate and available PowerFold 3rd-row seats. 

PLUS, Expedition delivers with features not found on Tahoe, including:

  • Advanced cargo manager that serves as a cargo shelf or bulkhead divider
  • Quick cargo area access via the manual liftgate liftglass
  • Cargo protector lip that keeps round objects from rolling out of the cargo area
  • Independent rear suspension allows for a flatter floor for easier loading and more spacious third row seating
  • More cargo volume behind all three rows
  • Standard One-touch PowerFold 3rd-row seats also feature a power recline feature

(1) Actual mileage will vary.

(2) When properly equipped, with available Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package.

(3) Requires connection to a customer's home Slingbox® account.