Compare the2026 Chevrolet TahoeVS 2025 Jeep Wagoneer

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

Safety

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The Tahoe (except LS with front bench seat) has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The Wagoneer doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

To deliver safety and visibility under dusty conditions the Chevrolet Tahoe’s backup monitor has a standard rear washer to keep the view clear. A camera washer system costs extra on the Jeep Wagoneer.

Both the Tahoe and Wagoneer have rear cross-traffic warning, but the Tahoe has Rear Cross Traffic Braking (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Wagoneer’s Rear Cross Path Detection doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Tahoe and the Wagoneer 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 and available all wheel drive.

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

	Tahoe	Wagoneer
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	23%	32.1%
Neck Compression	51 lbs.	84 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	152/161 lbs.	277/329 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 Chevrolet Tahoe is safer than the Jeep Wagoneer:

	Tahoe	Wagoneer
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Hip Force	118 lbs.	203 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Spine Acceleration	24 G’s	33 G’s
Hip Force	248 lbs.	515 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	14 inches	14 inches
Spine Acceleration	38 G’s	41 G’s

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

Warranty

The Tahoe’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Wagoneer’s (6 vs. 5 years).

There are over 20 percent more Chevrolet dealers than there are Jeep dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Tahoe’s warranty.

Reliability

The Tahoe has a standard “limp home system” to keep drivers from being stranded if most or all of the engine’s coolant is lost. The engine will run on only half of its cylinders at a time, reduce its power and light a warning lamp on the dashboard so the driver can get to a service station for repairs. The Wagoneer doesn’t offer a lost coolant limp home mode, so a coolant leak could strand you or seriously damage the truck’s engine.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Tahoe first among large suvs in their 2025 Initial Quality Study. The Wagoneer isn’t in the top three.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Jeep vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in initial quality. With 8 more problems per 100 vehicles, Jeep is rated lower.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Jeep vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 33 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Jeep is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Jeep vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Chevrolet 3 places higher in reliability than Jeep.

Engine

The Tahoe’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 27 lbs.-ft. more torque (495 vs. 468) than the Wagoneer’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder.

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Tahoe gets better mileage than the Wagoneer:

			MPG
Tahoe
	RWD	3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel	22 city/26 hwy
	AWD	3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel	20 city/24 hwy
Wagoneer
	RWD	3.0 turbo 6-cyl.	17 city/24 hwy
	AWD	3.0 turbo 6-cyl.	16 city/23 hwy
		Grand Wagoneer 3.0 turbo 6-cyl.	14 city/20 hwy

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Tahoe V8’s fuel efficiency. The Wagoneer doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Chevrolet Tahoe uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended with the 6.2 V8 engine for maximum performance). The Grand Wagoneer requires premium, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

Transmission

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the Chevrolet Tahoe, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the Wagoneer.

Brakes and Stopping

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

	Tahoe	Wagoneer
Front Rotors	16.1 inches	14.9 inches

The Tahoe stops much shorter than the Wagoneer:

	Tahoe	Wagoneer
70 to 0 MPH	179 feet	207 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	116 feet	136 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

The Tahoe RST/High Country’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Wagoneer’s optional 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Tahoe RST/High Country offers optional 24-inch wheels. The Wagoneer’s largest wheels are only 22-inches.

Suspension and Handling

For better maneuverability, the Tahoe’s turning circle is 2.4 feet tighter than the Wagoneer’s (37.8 feet vs. 40.2 feet).

Chassis

The Chevrolet Tahoe may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 300 to 550 pounds less than the Jeep Wagoneer.

The Tahoe is 3.4 inches shorter than the Wagoneer, making the Tahoe easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

As tested by Car and Driver while cruising at 70 MPH, the interior of the Tahoe Z71 4x4 is quieter than the Wagoneer Series III 4x4 (66 vs. 67 dB).

Passenger Space

The Tahoe offers optional seating for 9 passengers; the Wagoneer can only carry up to 8.

The Tahoe has 1 inch more front headroom and 3.6 inches more front legroom than the Wagoneer.

Cargo Capacity

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

	Tahoe	Wagoneer
Third Seat Folded	72.5 cubic feet	70.8 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	122.7 cubic feet	116.7 cubic feet

Payload and Towing

The Tahoe’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Wagoneer’s (7700 vs. 6120 pounds).

The Tahoe has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Wagoneer (1746 vs. 1510 lbs.).

The Tahoe has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the Wagoneer (1834 vs. 1550 lbs.).

Ergonomics

On a hot day the Tahoe’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Wagoneer can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the Tahoe’s available exterior PIN entry system. The Wagoneer doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system, and its Uconnect Access can’t unlock the doors if the vehicle doesn’t have cell phone reception or the driver can’t contact the service.

The Tahoe’s standard Keyless Access allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the engine, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Keyless Enter-N-Go standard on the Wagoneer doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

The Tahoe’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Wagoneer’s standard intermittent wipers change speed with vehicle speed, but can’t turn on and off or change speed based on changing rainfall.

Recommendations

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Tahoe first among large suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Wagoneer isn’t in the top three.

The Chevrolet Tahoe outsold the Jeep Wagoneer by 77% during 2024.

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