Which is comfy, smart, and safe enough for your family, the 2024 Ford Expedition or the 2024 Chevy Tahoe? Our comparison guide is here to help you figure out which full-size SUV has everything you and your loved ones want in a family cruiser.
Key Takeaways
- The Tahoe comes standard with a few extra features, including tri-zone automatic climate control and seating for up to eight passengers.
- When it comes to interior luxury, the Expedition has the edge, offering a variety of upscale trim models.
- For more power, choose the Expedition, which offers up to 440 horses and 510 pound-feet of torque.
- To tow the biggest trailer, you need the 2024 Ford Expedition!
Standard Features: 2024 Chevy Tahoe
Compared to the Expedition, the 2024 Tahoe (starting at $56,200) gives you a few extra standard features — namely: tri-zone automatic climate control, automatic windshield wipers, and power-adjustable front seats.
Even if those features aren’t standard on the Expedition (starting at $55,525), they are available as you move up the trim levels. And Ford’s full-size SUV is also pretty handsomely equipped, with standard dual-zone automatic climate control, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and keyless entry with push-button start. For eight passenger seating, however, you need to move up one level, from the base XL STX to the XLT.
Both SUVs come standard with high-tech safety aids, such as forward collision mitigation, and smartphone-friendly infotainment systems with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
However, if you’re shopping for an upscale SUV, the Expedition is the more versatile option. In fact, three of its trim models — the Limited, King Ranch, and Platinum — qualify as luxury models. With so many options, you can decide how much you want to spend on upgrades like leather upholstery and a panoramic sunroof. With its Western style, the King Ranch adds a unique aesthetic to your luxury experience. The top-trim Platinum is meant for those who want more of a fully-loaded experience, plus exclusive features like Ford’s Active Motion massaging front seats and hands-free BlueCruise driving technology.
The Tahoe’s upscale trim models, the Premier and the High Country, offer a similar array of upscale options. These include heated and ventilated front seats and Chevy’s hands-free Super Cruise driving system. While we wish that the Tahoe offered massaging front seats or a few extra trim options, we must say that the top-trim High Country is an outstanding luxury SUV. In it, you’ll find a head-up display, adaptive cruise control, and a rearview camera mirror.
Sporty Capabilities: 2024 Ford Expedition
You want a full-size SUV not just for the three rows of passenger space, but also for its truck-style chassis and powerful engine. Here, the Expedition gives you the edge, with three versions of its turbocharged V6 that offers increasing levels of power. The trail-friendly Timberline is the strongest option, dishing up 440 horses and 510 pound-feet of torque.
Here’s a look at how much horsepower you can get from each Expedition trim model:
- XL STX, XLT: turbo 3.5L V6 (380 hp, 470 lb-ft)
- Timberline: turbo 3.5L V6 (440 hp, 510 lb-ft)
- Limited, King Ranch, Platinum: turbo 3.5L V6 (400 hp, 480 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
The Tahoe is also an extremely powerful option. Although it never gets as powerful as the strongest Expedition, Chevy’s full-size SUV provides extra versatility, with three engine options. The strongest is the familiar 6.2-liter V8, which is available on higher trim models.
Choose from these impressive Tahoe engine options:
- 5.3L V8 (355 horsepower, 383 pound-feet of torque)
- 6.2L V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft)
- Turbo 3.0L inline six-cylinder diesel engine (277 hp, 460 lb-ft)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive
Towing Capacity: 2024 Ford Expedition
Not only does the Expedition deliver maximum horsepower, but it also tows a bigger family camper. Properly equipped, Ford’s full-size SUV can tow up to 9,300 pounds. Although the Tahoe is also a strong SUV with a truck-style chassis, it can’t pull as much weight, with max tow ratings of 8,400 pounds.
The Best SUV for Your Family
The 2024 Chevy Tahoe delivers impressive V8 power and a healthy list of standard features. However, it's the 2024 Ford Expedition that supplies maximum horsepower, towing muscle, and available luxury!