1998 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe
In comparing the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban's and the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe's specifications and ratings, The 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 1998 Chevrolet Suburban and 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban's and the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe's specifications and ratings, the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe is a better car than the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban.
1998 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe Pricing
A used 1998 Chevrolet Suburban ranges from $2,295 to $17,115 while a used 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe is priced between $1,895 to $26,599.
1998 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban loses 45.6 percent of its value and the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe loses 41.1 percent of its value. This means the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe retains 4.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban.
1998 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Suburban is 8.0 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Tahoe's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Suburban being ranked 6 out of 10 Best Large SUVs and the Chevrolet Tahoe being ranked 4 out of 10. Out of 17 Best 8-seater SUVs, the Chevrolet Suburban is ranked 10 and the Chevrolet Tahoe is ranked 8. The Chevrolet Suburban is also ranked 17 out of 30 Best SUVs with 3 Rows while the Chevrolet Tahoe is ranked 15 out of 30.
1998 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Suburban is 8.8 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Tahoe the reliability rating is 8.9 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Tahoe a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Suburban.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the base engine of both the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban and the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe makes 255 horsepower. Both the Suburban and the Tahoe are rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 714 and 510 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 1998 Chevrolet Suburban and 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe are comparable in regards to front head room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban and the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
2295 - 17115
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.456234
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1895 - 26599
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.41117
Chevrolet Suburban Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.006456 / 10
Reliability:
8.819368 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Tahoe Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2278 / 10
Reliability:
8.883401 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Suburban Rankings
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20 out of / 30Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
1998 Chevrolet Suburban Trim Levels
C1500, C2500, K1500, K2500
1998 Chevrolet Tahoe Trim Levels
Base, LS, LT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
504 / 714 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 510 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4825 lbs
Width:
76.7 inches
Height:
71.3 inches
Length:
219.5 inches
Wheelbase:
131.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4632 lbs
Width:
77.1 inches
Height:
71.4 inches
Length:
188 inches
Wheelbase:
111.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available