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Toyota Sequoia vs. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Review

How the Toyota Sequoia stacks up against the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Toyota Sequoia
Price Range: $38,530 - $58,905
2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Price Range: $40,370 - $55,625
Toyota Sequoia vs. Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Review

Utility
Neither the Toyota Sequoia nor the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is likely a better choice than the Toyota when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of suitcases or big dogs. Towing is considerably more the Sequoia's forte than it is the Suburban 1500's.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Suburban 1500 than the Toyota Sequoia because of its larger tank. The Toyota Sequoia and the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Toyota's shorter wheelbase will give a sprier feel in daily traffic. However, the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

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

Cost
There really isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is a little more economical than the Toyota Sequoia. With respect to MSRP, the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 doesn't cost much less than the Toyota Sequoia.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Toyota Sequoia is definitely more agile than the Chevrolet 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's engine is significantly more massive than the Toyota Sequoia's. Bear in mind that more sizeable engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Sequoia has no lessons to learn regarding pickup from the Chevrolet Suburban 1500. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 isn't much more powerful than the Toyota Sequoia.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Chevrolet Suburban 1500's front cabin compared to the Toyota Sequoia. The Chevrolet offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Toyota Sequoia does.

Warranty
The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 and the Toyota Sequoia have the same basic after-sale protection.

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