Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Ford Expedition to the dealership as the Chevrolet. Regarding fuel economy, the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has the Ford beat. The Ford Expedition doesn't pale in comparison to the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 with respect to gas mileage. The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 isn't much pricier than the Ford Expedition in terms of MSRP.

Utility
Neither the Ford Expedition nor the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity. The Expedition is a better choice than the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of luggage or animals. The Ford Expedition outpulls the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 by a big margin.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Ford Expedition than with the Suburban 1500.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Chevrolet's front cabin compared to the Ford Expedition. The Ford Expedition is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Chevrolet.

Dimensions
The Ford's tank is roughly the same size as the Chevrolet Suburban 1500's, though the Chevrolet Suburban 1500's is slightly larger. The Ford Expedition and the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Chevrolet Suburban 1500's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Expedition may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Ford Expedition and the Chevrolet likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet's engine is a tad smaller than the Expedition's, but not terribly so.

Overview
The Chevrolet and the Ford Expedition have the same basic after-sale protection.