1998 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1998 Toyota 4Runner
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe and 1998 Toyota 4Runner contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 1998 Toyota 4Runner.
When we compare the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe's and the 1998 Toyota 4Runner's specifications and ratings, the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 1998 Toyota 4Runner has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe's and the 1998 Toyota 4Runner's specifications and ratings, the 1998 Toyota 4Runner is a better car than the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Pricing: A used 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe ranges from $4,313 to $34,483 while a used 1998 Toyota 4Runner is priced between $3,097 to $21,745.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe loses 53.2 percent of its value and the 1998 Toyota 4Runner loses 30.1 percent of its value. This means the 1998 Toyota 4Runner retains 23.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe is 7.4 out of 10 while the Toyota 4Runner's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Tahoe being ranked 8 out of 12 Best Large SUVs and the Toyota 4Runner being ranked 9 out of 31 Best Midsize SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe is 7.7 out of 10. For the Toyota 4Runner the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Toyota 4Runner a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Tahoe.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe’s base engine makes 255 horsepower, and the 1998 Toyota 4Runner base engine makes 150 horsepower. The Tahoe is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 510 miles. The 4Runner is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 396 miles.This gives the 1998 Toyota 4Runner the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 1998 Toyota 4Runner have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24225
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
31089
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
24225 - 46370
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21078
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
22349
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
14740 - 26470
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13831
Price Range:
4313 - 34483
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
10637
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
5209 - 18604
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
334640
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
10195
Price Range:
3097 - 21745
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
6199
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
4252 - 10195
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
20
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
238886
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Chevrolet Tahoe Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Toyota 4Runner Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 1998 Toyota 4Runner
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.897757932802821
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.1 - 4.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6527455299416338
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.7 - 7.3
Chevrolet Tahoe Rankings
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12 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 33Ranking
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19 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 33Ranking
25 out of / 33Toyota 4Runner Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
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31 out of / 31Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1998 Chevrolet Tahoe Trim Levels
Base, LS, LT
1998 Toyota 4Runner Trim Levels
Base, Limited, SR5
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
150 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
177 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 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):
13 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 510 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
306 / 396 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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 Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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:
41.7 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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 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:
4632 lbs
Width:
77.1 inches
Height:
71.4 inches
Length:
188 inches
Wheelbase:
111.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3440 lbs
Width:
66.5 inches
Height:
67.5 inches
Length:
178.7 inches
Wheelbase:
105.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Beige Pearl Metallic
Black
Black
Blue
Azure Blue Pearl Metallic
Gold
Anthracite Metallic
Gray
Cool Steel Metallic
Green
Evergreen Pearl Metallic
Red
Radiant Red / Sunfire Red Pearl Metallic
White
White
