All information in this article has been revised and updated for the latest 2021-2022 models.
What sounds like a truck, hauls like a truck, and even looks like a truck from certain angles, all while not being a truck? If you guessed large SUVs, you are right. These massive sport utility vehicles remind us of the class's sporty and strong origins. In today's comparison, we'll take a look at two of the biggest SUVs in the business: the 2021 Ford Expedition and Chevy Suburban. Which is bigger is one thing; which is better is what we intend to find out.
FUEL ECONOMY: 2021 FORD EXPEDITION
The 2021 Ford Expedition has better fuel economy than the Chevy Suburban. At first, we thought it must have something to do with weight, but the Suburban is, on average, only a couple hundreds pounds heavier than the Expedition. Then we thought it must be engines but when we compare powerhouses, the Ford Expedition's base engine has approximately 98 more horsepower than the engine on the Suburban. Maybe it's the aerodynamics? In any case, as if by magic, the Ford Expedition has a relatively thrifty gas mileage, getting 17 city miles and 23 highway miles per gallon. If you're new to vehicles this large, that might not sound very good but trust us, this is better than average.
The 2021 Chevy Suburban gets 15 city and 20 highway mpg. You can get the better engine, but your fuel economy suffers by 1 or 2 mpg more. Furthermore, the real expense is the premium gas this engine requires, which really adds up over time.
TOWING CAPACITY: 2021 Chevy Suburban
Trucks are defined by their towing capacity and so are large SUVs. For a few owners, just having room for your stuff and kids might be enough but plenty of folks want the ability to hitch up an RV, boat, or set of four-wheelers. The 2021 Ford Expedition can get you there, with a towing capacity of 5,900 pounds however, the Suburban can tow 7,400 pounds.