With their rugged capabilities and big-time family comfort, the 2020 Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Suburban are eager to compete for your attention. Which of these full-size SUVs is right for you, your family, and whatever it is you want to tow? Our comparison guide takes a look. When you’re ready to decide, head over to Keystone Ford and we’ll help you in whatever way we can.
Passenger Capacity: 2020 Chevrolet Suburban
If you’ve got an especially big family, the Suburban is a great choice. The Suburban is one of the few full-size SUVs out there that still offers an optional front-row bench seat. With it, this three-row Chevy can carry up to nine passengers. And, with a wide range of modern comfort features available, you can count on the Suburban for an agreeable road trip.
Depending on whether or not you choose second-row captain’s chairs, the 2020 Ford Expedition seats up to seven or eight passengers. If you don’t need the Suburban’s extra front-row seat, you’ll be thrilled with the Expedition’s roomy, supportive accommodations. And, like the Suburban, the Expedition offers a range of luxuries — like leather upholstery, heated seats, and ambient interior lighting — to spruce up your daily drive.
Modern Features: 2020 Ford Expedition
Looking for a tech-savvy cruiser? With a standard lineup that includes the Co-Pilot360 suite of driver safety aids and the Sync 3 infotainment system, the Expedition has what you seek. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto even come standard, giving you quick and easy access to smartphone apps as you cruise around.
The Suburban also gives you some savvy features. For example, the standard lineup includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity. Remote start technology gets the engine going from afar, cooling down or heating up the cabin before you get there. However, the Suburban doesn’t come standard with high-tech safety aids. If you want features like forward collision or blind-spot warning, you’re going to have to pay extra for them.
Fuel Economy: 2020 Ford Expedition
This particular competition was almost a draw. However, with EPA ratings of up to 19 mpg combined (17 city/23 highway mpg), the Expedition squeaks ahead of the Suburban, saving you a bit of money at the pump. The 2020 Suburban is close on its trail, earning up to 18 mpg combined (15/22 mpg).
Max Towing: 2020 Ford Expedition
The Expedition tows the biggest toys. Properly equipped, Ford’s full-size SUV can handle up to 9,300 pounds of trailer. If you’ve got a hefty camper or some horses to transport, the Expedition can help you out.
Of course, the 2020 Chevy Suburban is also very capable. Depending on equipment, the Suburban can tow max loads of 8,300 pounds. As long as your boat isn’t especially big, this SUV should be able to take your big toys along for the ride.
While there’s plenty to love about the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban, the 2020 Ford Expedition has much more to offer. In fact, in this segment, the Expedition is king, serving up best-in-class performance and a healthy dose of modern comfort. Want to see what we mean? Visit us at Keystone Ford in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania and test-drive this fun-loving SUV today!