Compare the2026 Jeep Grand WagoneerVS 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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The Grand Wagoneer’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Tahoe doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Tahoe doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The Grand Wagoneer has standard Active Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The Tahoe doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

With its standard Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer is better at preventing collisions with pedestrians than the Chevrolet Tahoe, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

	Grand Wagoneer	Tahoe
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	MARGINAL
	Crossing Child - DAY
12 MPH	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
	Crossing Adult - NIGHT
12 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	-3 MPH
12 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	No Slowing
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	-14 MPH
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	-2 MPH
	Parallel Adult - NIGHT
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	-24 MPH
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	-22 MPH
37 MPH Brights	-30 MPH	-18 MPH
Warning Issued-Brights	1.8 sec	1.6 sec
37 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	-10 MPH

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Jeep Grand Wagoneer achieved an “Acceptable” rating for its forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, outperforming the Chevrolet Tahoe which scored “Poor” - the lowest rating - in these critical safety features.

The Grand Wagoneer’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Tahoe doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the Grand Wagoneer and the Tahoe have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available all wheel drive and around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Jeep Grand Wagoneer is safer than the Chevrolet Tahoe:

	Grand Wagoneer	Tahoe
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	125	146
Neck Stress	195 lbs.	312 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	219	233
Chest Compression	.4 inches	.6 inches
Neck Injury Risk	43.9%	47%
Neck Stress	114 lbs.	272 lbs.
Neck Compression	62 lbs.	66 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	357/300 lbs.	333/811 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Jeep Grand Wagoneer is safer than the Chevrolet Tahoe:

	Grand Wagoneer	Tahoe
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	20	25
Chest Movement	.5 inches	.7 inches
Abdominal Force	106 lbs.	111 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	37	88
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	238	239
Hip Force	686 lbs.	764 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

The Grand Wagoneer’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Tahoe’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

Jeep pays for scheduled maintenance on the Grand Wagoneer for 5 years and unlimited miles. Jeep will pay for oil changes, tire rotations, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Chevrolet only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Tahoe.

Reliability

For smoother operation, better efficiency and fewer moving parts, the engines in the Grand Wagoneer have an overhead cam design, rather than the old pushrod design of some of the engines in the Tahoe.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Grand Wagoneer has a 230-amp alternator. The Tahoe’s standard 220-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Grand Wagoneer has a 830-amp battery. The Tahoe only offers a standard 730-amp battery.

Engine

The Grand Wagoneer’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 65 more horsepower (420 vs. 355) and 85 lbs.-ft. more torque (468 vs. 383) than the Tahoe’s standard 5.3 V8. The Grand Wagoneer’s 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 8 lbs.-ft. more torque (468 vs. 460) than the Tahoe’s optional 6.2 V8. The Grand Wagoneer’s optional 3.6 DOHC V6 hybrid produces 227 more horsepower (647 vs. 420) and 160 lbs.-ft. more torque (620 vs. 460) than the Tahoe’s optional 6.2 V8.

As tested in Car and Driver the Jeep Grand Wagoneer turbo 6 cyl. is faster than the Chevrolet Tahoe:

	Grand Wagoneer	Tahoe 5.3	Tahoe 6.2
Zero to 60 MPH	5.3 sec	7.5 sec	5.8 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	14.4 sec	20.5 sec	14.9 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	6.1 sec	8.4 sec	6.2 sec
Quarter Mile	13.9 sec	15.8 sec	14.3 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	98 MPH	89 MPH	98 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Grand Wagoneer running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the Tahoe:

			MPG
Grand Wagoneer
	RWD	3.0 turbo 6-cyl.	17 city/24 hwy
	AWD	3.0 turbo 6-cyl.	16 city/23 hwy
Tahoe
	RWD	5.3 OHV V8	15 city/20 hwy
		6.2 OHV V8	15 city/20 hwy
	AWD	5.3 OHV V8	15 city/19 hwy
		6.2 OHV V8	14 city/18 hwy

Regenerative brakes improve the Grand Wagoneer REEV’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Tahoe doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer uses regular unleaded gasoline (mid-grade octane recommended with the 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder engine for maximum performance). The Tahoe with the 6.2 V8 engine requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost on average about 35.1 cents more per gallon.

The Grand Wagoneer has 2.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the Tahoe (26.5 vs. 24 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Grand Wagoneer’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the Tahoe:

	Grand Wagoneer	Tahoe
Front Rotors	14.9 inches	13.5 inches
Rear Rotors	14.8 inches	13.6 inches

The Grand Wagoneer stops shorter than the Tahoe:

	Grand Wagoneer	Tahoe
60 to 0 MPH	125 feet	134 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Grand Wagoneer has larger standard tires than the Tahoe (275/55R20 vs. 265/65R18).

Suspension and Handling

The Grand Wagoneer has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the Grand Wagoneer flat and controlled during cornering. The Tahoe’s suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

The Grand Wagoneer has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The Tahoe doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Grand Wagoneer’s wheelbase is 2.1 inches longer than on the Tahoe (123 inches vs. 120.9 inches).

The Grand Wagoneer 4x4 handles at .75 G’s, while the Tahoe Z71 4x4 pulls only .63 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Grand Wagoneer 4x4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.3 seconds quicker than the Tahoe LT 4x4 (28.1 seconds @ .65 average G’s vs. 29.4 seconds @ .54 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the Grand Wagoneer has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Tahoe (8.4 vs. 8 inches), allowing the Grand Wagoneer to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Grand Wagoneer Air Suspension’s minimum ground clearance is .1 inch higher than on the Tahoe Z71 Air Ride (10.1 vs. 10 inches).

Chassis

The Grand Wagoneer uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Tahoe doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Passenger Space

The Grand Wagoneer has 10.9 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Tahoe (179.2 vs. 168.3).

The Grand Wagoneer has 2 inches more front hip room, .6 inches more front shoulder room, 1.1 inches more rear headroom, .7 inches more rear legroom, 1.7 inches more rear hip room, .6 inches more rear shoulder room, .8 inches more third row headroom, 1.7 inches more third row legroom, 2.2 inches more third row hip room and 1.7 inches more third row shoulder room than the Tahoe.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Grand Wagoneer’s middle and third row seats recline. The Tahoe’s third row seats don’t recline.

Cargo Capacity

The Grand Wagoneer’s cargo area provides more volume than the Tahoe.

	Grand Wagoneer	Tahoe
Behind Third Seat	27.4 cubic feet	25.5 cubic feet

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Grand Wagoneer easier. The Grand Wagoneer’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 34 inches, while the Tahoe’s liftover is 37 inches.

The Grand Wagoneer’s cargo area is larger than the Tahoe’s in almost every dimension:

	Grand Wagoneer	Tahoe
Length to seat (3rd/2nd/1st)	24.8”/58.7”/93”	24”/54”/89.5”
Max Width	51.4”	49.5”
Min Width	51.3”	49.5”
Height	36.5”	36.5”

Towing

Maximum trailer towing in the Chevrolet Tahoe is limited to 8400 pounds. The Grand Wagoneer 4x4 offers up to a 10,000 lbs. towing capacity.

Ergonomics

Unlike the driver-only memory system optional at extra cost in the Tahoe, the Grand Wagoneer Summit has a passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, foot pedal distance, outside mirror angle and radio stations and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The Grand Wagoneer Summit’s front and rear power windows all open or close with one touch of the switches. The Tahoe’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to close them fully.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The Grand Wagoneer’s headlights were rated “Good” to “Acceptable” by the IIHS, while the Tahoe’s headlights are rated “Poor.”

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the Grand Wagoneer has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Tahoe doesn’t offer cornering lights.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Grand Wagoneer to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Tahoe doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Grand Wagoneer has standard front air conditioned seats and the Grand Wagoneer Summit offers them optionally in the second row. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The Tahoe doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats for the second row.

The Grand Wagoneer has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the Tahoe.

The Grand Wagoneer Summit has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Tahoe.

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the driver’s visor. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Chevrolet charges extra for Homelink® on the Tahoe and isn’t available on the Tahoe LS.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Jeep Grandeer has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Only the Tahoe LT/RST/Z71/Premier/High Country offers wireless charging.

Recommendations

Four Wheeler performed a comparison test in its December 2022 issue and they ranked the Jeep Grand Wagoneer first. They ranked the Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 fourth.

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