The Jeep tows 1,600 pounds more and starts with 65 more horsepower. Chevrolet answers with a diesel, hands-free towing and a lower price.
Chevrolet's two full-size SUVs are the volume benchmark in this class, and an NH buyer shopping a Grand Wagoneer is almost always shopping one of them too. The Tahoe and the Suburban are the same vehicle in two lengths, so this page treats them as two separate answers rather than one: the Tahoe competes with the Grand Wagoneer, and the longer Suburban competes with the Grand Wagoneer L.
The Jeep's case is capability and standard power. It tows 10,000 pounds against the Tahoe's 8,400 and the Suburban's 8,200, and its standard engine makes 420 horsepower where both Chevrolets start at 355. Chevrolet's case is breadth: three engines including a diesel, hands-free driving that works while towing, more maximum cargo, nine-passenger seating and a lower price of entry. Both cases are real, and which one wins depends on how you actually drive in NH.
If you tow, the Grand Wagoneer is the answer: 10,000 pounds properly equipped against 8,400 for the Tahoe and 8,200 for the Suburban, with 65 more standard horsepower than either. It also holds more behind the third row than the Tahoe and offers a front passenger touchscreen neither Chevrolet lists.
Choose a Chevrolet if you want Super Cruise, which drives hands-free on mapped highways and keeps doing it while towing, or if you want the Duramax diesel and its 495 lb-ft and 24 mpg combined, or if you simply need the most cargo space available. The Suburban's 144.5 cubic feet is more than any Grand Wagoneer offers, and the Tahoe starts $3,295 cheaper delivered.
The 2026 Grand Wagoneer opens at $63,995 before a $2,795 destination charge and runs to $100,310 across seven configurations. One engine serves all of them, a 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbocharged inline-six making 420 horsepower and 468 lb-ft, paired with an eight-speed automatic. Seven seats are standard and eight are available.
Its headline figures are 27.9 cubic feet behind the third row, 36.6 inches of third-row legroom, and a 10,000-pound maximum tow rating on a properly equipped four-wheel-drive build with the 3.92 axle. Paying $3,000 for the long-wheelbase Grand Wagoneer L lifts cargo behind the third row to 42.6 cubic feet.
The Tahoe opens at $60,700 before a $2,795 destination charge, across six trims: LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier and High Country. The Suburban is the same vehicle stretched to 226.3 inches against the Tahoe's 211.3, opening at $63,700 in the same six trims. Four-wheel drive adds $3,000 on either.
Both offer three engines, which is the structural difference from the Jeep. A 5.3-liter V8 making 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft is standard on everything but the High Country and runs on regular fuel. A 6.2-liter V8 at 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft is standard on the High Country and available on RST, Z71 and Premier, and it requires premium. The Duramax 3.0-liter turbo-diesel inline-six makes 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft and is available on every trim except the LS. All three use a ten-speed automatic. Chevrolet fits a 17.7-inch centre touchscreen as standard and offers a 15-inch head-up display.
| Measure | Grand Wagoneer | Chevrolet Tahoe | Chevrolet Suburban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard engine | 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo six, 420 hp / 468 lb-ft | 5.3L V8, 355 hp / 383 lb-ft | 5.3L V8, 355 hp / 383 lb-ft |
| Upgrade petrol engine | None offered | 6.2L V8, 420 hp / 460 lb-ft, premium required | 6.2L V8, 420 hp / 460 lb-ft, premium required |
| Diesel option | None offered | Duramax 3.0L, 305 hp / 495 lb-ft | Duramax 3.0L, 305 hp / 495 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| Max towing | 10,000 lbs, 4x4 with the 3.92 axle from the heavy-duty tow package | 8,400 lbs | 8,200 lbs, 5.3L rear-wheel drive |
| EPA, standard engine, four-wheel drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | 15 / 19 / 17 | 14 / 19 / 16 |
| EPA, diesel, four-wheel drive | Not offered | 20 / 24 / 22 | 20 / 24 / 22 |
| Fuel on the standard engine | 89 recommended, 87 acceptable | Regular 87 | Regular 87 |
Two things stand out. The Grand Wagoneer's standard engine makes 65 more horsepower and 85 more lb-ft than the Chevrolets' standard 5.3-liter V8, and it beats even the optional 6.2-liter on torque by 8 lb-ft while accepting regular fuel where the 6.2 requires premium. Against the gasoline engines, the Jeep also returns better EPA figures in four-wheel drive than either Chevrolet.
The exception is the Duramax, and it is a genuine one. At 495 lb-ft it out-torques the Hurricane by 27, and at 20/24/22 in four-wheel drive it is meaningfully more efficient than anything Jeep offers. Chevrolet quotes 624 miles of EPA-estimated highway range for a Tahoe so equipped. If your NH driving is long-haul and torque matters more than horsepower, the diesel is the strongest single argument on this page and the Grand Wagoneer has no answer to it.
| Measure | Grand Wagoneer | Tahoe | Suburban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo behind third row | 27.9 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft | 41.5 cu ft |
| Cargo behind third row, long wheelbase | 42.6 cu ft (Grand Wagoneer L) | n/a | 41.5 cu ft |
| Cargo behind second row | 70.8 cu ft | 72.5 cu ft | 93.8 cu ft |
| Maximum cargo | 116.7 cu ft | 122.7 cu ft | 144.5 cu ft |
| Third-row legroom | 36.6 in | Chevrolet does not publish it | 36.7 in |
| Seating | 7 standard, 8 available | 8 standard, 7 or 9 available | 8 standard, 7 or 9 available |
| Centre touchscreen | 12 in | 17.7 in | 17.7 in |
| Front passenger screen | 10.25-inch display, available | Chevrolet does not list one | Chevrolet does not list one |
| Hands-free driving | Not offered | Super Cruise, available | Super Cruise, available |
Note the empty cell rather than a number: Chevrolet does not publish a third-row legroom figure for the Tahoe on any source we could verify, so we are not going to print one and compare against it. The figure that circulates on dealer sites is not something Chevrolet states, and a comparison built on it would not be sound. Against the Suburban, which Chevrolet does publish, the two are within a tenth of an inch of each other and neither should claim an advantage.
On materials, the Grand Wagoneer's lineup climbs through perforated Capri leather, Nappa, premium Nappa and quilted Palermo leather with a suede headliner, with McIntosh audio up to 23 speakers. Chevrolet's answer at the top is the High Country. Both are well-made vehicles and we would encourage sitting in each at an NH dealer rather than taking anyone's word for it, including ours.
| Measure | Grand Wagoneer | Tahoe | Suburban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base MSRP, excluding destination | $63,995 | $60,700 | $63,700 |
| Destination charge | $2,795 | $2,795 | $2,795 |
| Entry price with destination | $66,790 | $63,495 | $66,495 |
| Top of the range, excluding destination | $100,310 | $80,700 | $83,700 |
| Four-wheel-drive upcharge | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Rust-through coverage | 5 yr, unlimited miles | 6 yr / 100,000 mi | 6 yr / 100,000 mi |
Both brands charge the same $2,795 destination, so these figures compare directly. The Tahoe undercuts the Grand Wagoneer by $3,295 delivered; the Suburban is within $295 of it. Basic and powertrain warranties match at 3 years or 36,000 miles and 5 years or 60,000 miles, but Chevrolet's rust-through coverage runs longer in years, which on a salted NH coast is worth noting honestly.
The Grand Wagoneer's ladder climbs far higher, to $100,310, which is not a criticism in either direction: it means the Jeep offers a genuinely premium tier the Chevrolets do not, and it means a shopper comparing top trims is not comparing like with like.
1. Towing, by a wide margin. 10,000 pounds properly equipped against 8,400 for the Tahoe and 8,200 for the Suburban. That is 1,600 and 1,800 pounds respectively, and it is the largest single gap on this page.
2. Standard power. 420 horsepower and 468 lb-ft as standard equipment on every configuration, against 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft on both Chevrolets. You would have to option a Tahoe or Suburban up to the premium-fuel 6.2-liter V8 to match the horsepower, and even then the Jeep holds 8 lb-ft more torque while running on regular.
3. Fuel economy against the petrol engines. 17/23/19 in four-wheel drive against 15/19/17 for a 5.3-liter Tahoe and 14/19/16 for a 5.3-liter Suburban.
4. Cargo behind the third row against the Tahoe. 27.9 cubic feet against 25.5, at matched body size.
5. A front passenger touchscreen. Its 10.25-inch passenger-side touchscreen handles mapping, camera views, HDMI and the rear entertainment system. Chevrolet does not list a passenger-side screen on either vehicle.
1. Super Cruise, and especially Super Cruise while towing. Chevrolet's hands-free system is available on the LT, RST, Premier and High Country, and it operates hands-free on compatible roads with a trailer attached. No Grand Wagoneer, at any price, offers a hands-free equivalent. For a driver making long towing runs, this is the difference that decides it, and it favours Chevrolet outright. Three years of OnStar One are included, then a paid plan at $39.99 per month.
2. The Duramax diesel. 495 lb-ft, 27 more than the Jeep, with EPA figures of 20/24/22 in four-wheel drive and a Chevrolet-quoted 624 miles of highway range. Jeep offers no diesel. For high-mileage towing this changes the ownership arithmetic entirely.
3. Maximum cargo. The Suburban's 144.5 cubic feet and the Tahoe's 122.7 both exceed the Grand Wagoneer's 116.7. If total volume with the seats down is your measure, Chevrolet wins it.
4. Nine-passenger capability. Both Chevrolets seat eight as standard and offer a nine-passenger configuration with a front bench. The Grand Wagoneer maxes out at eight.
5. Price and screen size. The Tahoe starts $3,295 below the Grand Wagoneer delivered, and both Chevrolets fit a 17.7-inch centre touchscreen against the Jeep's 12-inch unit, with a 15-inch head-up display available.
| If this describes you | Buy |
|---|---|
| You tow near the limit | Grand Wagoneer, 10,000 pounds against 8,400 and 8,200 |
| You want strong performance without optioning up to premium fuel | Grand Wagoneer, 420 hp standard on regular 87 octane |
| You tow long distances and want the car to help | Tahoe or Suburban with Super Cruise, which works hands-free while trailering |
| You cover high mileage and want diesel torque and range | Tahoe or Suburban with the Duramax. The Jeep has no equivalent |
| You need maximum cargo volume with the seats folded | Suburban at 144.5 cubic feet |
| You need luggage room with all three rows occupied | Grand Wagoneer L at 42.6 cubic feet, or the Suburban at 41.5. These two are the real contest |
| You regularly carry nine people | Tahoe or Suburban. The Grand Wagoneer does not offer a ninth seat |
For a NH buyer whose priority is towing, standard power and the cabin, the Grand Wagoneer is our recommendation and the figures above are why. For a buyer whose priority is hands-free driving, diesel range or sheer cargo volume, Chevrolet has the better answer and we would rather say so here. See our Grand Wagoneer inventory.
We are at 2355 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801, reachable at (603) 431-8900. We sell the Jeep, not the Chevrolets, which is precisely why their advantages are stated in full above instead of buried.
What separates these vehicles in NH is not the spec sheet so much as the duty cycle. A vehicle that spends winter on salted roads and summer towing to the water is asking for tow rating, ground clearance under load and corrosion protection all at once, and the three here weight those differently. Bring the trailer you actually pull to our NH lot. Buyers reach us from Exeter and the Route 101 corridor inland and from the coastal towns north toward the state line.
The Grand Wagoneer, clearly. It is rated 10,000 pounds properly equipped with four-wheel drive and the 3.92 axle from its heavy-duty tow package. The Tahoe's maximum is 8,400 pounds and the Suburban's is 8,200 pounds, achieved with the 5.3-liter V8 in rear-wheel drive. That is a gap of 1,600 and 1,800 pounds respectively.
It depends which measurement. Behind the third row the Grand Wagoneer holds 27.9 cubic feet against the Tahoe's 25.5, but the longer Suburban holds 41.5 and the Grand Wagoneer L holds 42.6. For maximum volume with the seats folded, Chevrolet wins: the Suburban's 144.5 cubic feet and the Tahoe's 122.7 both exceed the Grand Wagoneer's 116.7.
No. Every Grand Wagoneer carries Active Driving Assist as standard, but Jeep's own description of it is hands-on-wheel, eyes-on-road. Chevrolet's Super Cruise is genuinely hands-free on compatible roads and is available on the Tahoe and Suburban in LT, RST, Premier and High Country trims, including a version that works while towing. If hands-free driving matters to you, Chevrolet is the answer here.
On standard equipment the Grand Wagoneer, by 65 horsepower and 85 lb-ft: 420 and 468 against the Chevrolets' standard 5.3-liter V8 at 355 and 383. Optioning a Tahoe or Suburban to the 6.2-liter V8 matches the horsepower at 420 but still trails on torque at 460, and that engine requires premium fuel while the Jeep accepts regular. The Duramax diesel makes the most torque of any of them at 495 lb-ft.
Against the Suburban it is effectively a tie: 36.6 inches in the Grand Wagoneer against 36.7 in the Suburban, a difference too small for either to claim. Against the Tahoe we cannot tell you, because Chevrolet does not publish a third-row legroom figure for it on any source we can verify, and we are not going to compare against a number the manufacturer has not stated.
The Tahoe, by $3,295 delivered: $60,700 plus a $2,795 destination charge for $63,495, against the Grand Wagoneer's $63,995 plus $2,795 for $66,790. The Suburban is much closer at $66,495. All three brands charge the same destination and apply the same $3,000 four-wheel-drive upcharge, so the figures compare directly.
To the Tahoe if you are looking at the standard-wheelbase Grand Wagoneer, and to the Suburban if you are looking at the Grand Wagoneer L. The Tahoe is 211.3 inches long and the Suburban 226.3, against 216.1 and 228.1 for the two Jeeps. Comparing a short Jeep against a long Chevrolet on cargo volume is the most common mistake in this cross-shop.
The Chevrolets. Both the Tahoe and Suburban seat eight as standard and offer a nine-passenger configuration using a front bench, available on the LS. The Grand Wagoneer seats seven as standard with second-row captain's chairs and eight with an available second-row bench, and does not offer a ninth seat.
Three strong vehicles with genuinely different strengths, all sold across NH. Bring your trailer and your family and find out which one fits.
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