Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Review

Utility
The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 will quite certainly prove more practical than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is a better choice than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of suitcases or big dogs. Towing is substantially more the Chevrolet Suburban 1500's forte than it is the Toyota's.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Suburban 1500 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Highlander Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With that kind of horsepower, the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is a legitimate speedster.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is considerably more bulky than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid because of its bigger tank. The Toyota fits in smaller parking spaces than the Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The Highlander Hybrid's shorter wheelbase will give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic. However, the Chevrolet is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Toyota Highlander Hybrid for a fill-up more often than the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Toyota is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet Suburban 1500. In terms of fuel economy, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid has the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 beat. The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 will tax your gas budget significantly more than the Highlander Hybrid will. With respect to MSRP, the Chevrolet costs almost as much as the Toyota (though the Toyota is slightly cheaper). The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Highlander Hybrid. The Highlander Hybrid will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Chevrolet Suburban 1500.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Highlander Hybrid is most certainly more maneuverable than the Suburban 1500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a more sizeable engine than the Toyota. Bear in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 in terms of pickup.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 offers a bit more head room than the Toyota, there really isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Chevrolet Suburban 1500, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Overview
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have the same basic warranty.