Chevrolet Tahoe vs Toyota Sequoia

Americans have a lot to choose from in a sport utility vehicle. While the crossover category is hot, drivers are still hungry for full-sized SUVs such as the Chevrolet Tahoe and Toyota Sequoia. But how do these vehicles compare? The team at Applegate Chevrolet has put together this comparison to help you decide which is right for you.

Chevy Tahoe vs. Toyota Sequoia Differences

The Chevy Tahoe and Toyota Sequoia offer broad appeal to SUV customers but have significant differences, including:

• Price range: The Tahoe’s suggested retail prices range from $51,895 to $70,595. The Sequoia price range runs from $50,500 to $66,550.
• Engine choices: The Chevrolet Tahoe is available with three engine sizes, including a turbodiesel engine. The Sequoia is available only with a 5.7-liter engine.
• Fuel economy: Depending on the trim, the Tahoe generates 16 mpg, 17 mpg, or 20 mpg combined, according to EPA ratings. The Sequoia combined rating is 15 mpg.

Chevy Tahoe vs. Toyota Sequoia: Price & Trim Level

Chevrolet provides prospective Tahoe buyers with multiple trim options. The Chevy Tahoe LS, LT, RST, Premier, and High Country are available with all-wheel or front-wheel drive. The Chevy Tahoe Z71 is available only with all-wheel drive.

The entry-level Tahoe LS starts at a suggested retail price of $51,895, then increases to $57,295 for the LT, $60,495 for the RST, $65,295 for the Premier, and $70,595 for the High Country. The Z71 falls in the middle of those amounts at $62,495.

Toyota offers six trim options for the Sequoia. These include the Limited, Nightshade, Platinum, SR5, TRD Pro, and TRD Sport. The TRD Pro is only available with all-wheel drive, while the other trims come in all-wheel and front-wheel-drive versions.

The entry-level Sequoia SR5 is available for $50,500. From there, the suggested prices increase to $53,215 for the TRD Sport, $59,520 for the Limited, $60,605 for the Nightshade, $64,425 for the TRD Pro, and $66,550 for the Platinum.

Chevy Tahoe vs. Toyota Sequoia: Performance

The 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV offers several fuel economy options, depending on whether you purchase a two-wheel or all-wheel-drive configuration:

• The 5.3-liter V-8 engine produces an estimated 15 mpg in city driving and 20 mpg on the highway, for a combined EPA estimated rating of 17 mpg. This engine generates 355 horsepower with 383 pound-feet of torque.
• The 6.2-liter V-8 engine gets an EPA-estimated rating of 13 mpg city driving, 19 mpg highway, and a combined rating of 16 mpg. This engine generates 420 horsepower with 460 pound-feet of torque.
• Tahoe’s LS, LT, RST, and Premier trims are available with an optional 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel. This engine delivers an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in city driving, 28 mpg on the highway, and 24 combined mpg. The four-wheel-drive model produces 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined.

The 2022 Toyota Sequoia has a narrower set of fuel economy options. Both two-wheel and all-wheel-drive configurations come with a 5.7-liter V-8 DOHC engine that produces an EPA-estimated 13 mpg in city driving, 17 mpg on the highway, and a combined rating of 15 mpg. This setup generates 381 horsepower with 401 pound-feet of torque.

Chevy Tahoe vs. Toyota Sequoia: Exterior

Chevy outfits the Tahoe with 18-inch, 20-inch, or 22-inch all-season blackwall tires. Wheel style choices include gloss, gloss black, chrome, or aluminum. All trims feature acoustic laminated glass to help reduce noise from traffic.

Getting in and out is easy with standard black assist steps to ensure solid footing. Load and unload cargo effortlessly using the hands-free lift gate. For safety, the Tahoe comes with LED daytime running lamps, headlights, and taillights, along with automatic high beams. For the adventurous, the Tahoe comes with available black roof rack cross rails.

The Sequoia also features LED headlights and automatic high beams for safety. For ease of use, the windshield wipers offer a deicing function and intermittent settings. Some Sequoia trims come standard with roof rails; others allow you to add them as an option. You have a slightly narrower set of tire and wheel choices, with 18-inch and 20-inch options in black or silver alloy.

Chevy Tahoe vs. Toyota Sequoia: Interior

Inside, the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe brings you a world of comfort and ease. All models seat a minimum of seven passengers comfortably; the LS has room for one extra, bringing capacity to eight. The models offer up to 123 cubic feet of space and 43 cubic inches of headroom.

Across the trims, you can customize your ride through the 10-way power-adjustable driver and passenger seats. Some models include a power 60/40 split in the third-row bench seat; this feature allows each side to fold flat independently.

The Tahoe SUVs come with either 8-inch or 10-inch diagonal color touch screens that power the infotainment center. Connecting your mobile phone to the system via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto means you can enjoy music and podcasts from your playlists or access other applications.

The Sequoia also has room for seven passengers, and the SR5 trim has room for an eighth. The driver’s seat is eight-way power-adjustable, and some trim choices offer six-way power-adjustable passenger seats. You and your passengers can set the temperature you prefer through the three-zone climate control function.

Toyota boasts roughly equivalent cargo space at about 120 cubic feet, but slightly less in the way of headroom at 35 inches. One highlight of the Sequoia interior is the second-row heated captain’s seats.

The Sequoia trims include an infotainment system revolving around a 7-inch color touch-screen display with either an eight- or a 12-speaker audio system. Connect your mobile phone to the system via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to use phone apps or play music, news, or podcasts.

Discover the Chevy Tahoe in Flint, Michigan

The best way to determine if the new Chevy Tahoe is for you is to get behind the wheel. Call us or contact the team at Applegate Chevrolet, serving Flint, Michigan, and surrounding areas, to set up a test drive. We’d love to help you find the vehicle that works best for your family.