Head-to-head
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2025 Toyota Highlander
The Toyota Highlander wins clearly, 95.6 to 85.8, on fuel & range, safety.
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2025 Chevrolet Tahoe
The 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel large SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tahoe 2WD, is EPA-ra…
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The 2025 Toyota Highlander is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Highlander Hybrid …
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Toyota Highlander
Clear winThe Toyota Highlander wins clearly, 95.6 to 85.8, on fuel & range, safety.
Fuel & range 2025 Toyota Highlander leads by 23
Safety 2025 Toyota Highlander leads by 4.8
| Category · weight | 2025 Chevrolet Tahoeoverall 85.8 | 2025 Toyota Highlanderoverall 95.6 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 77 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 85.3 | 90.1 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 85.8 | 95.6 | |||||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Chevrolet Tahoe
Chevrolet Tahoe: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Toyota Highlander: base trim LE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Toyota Highlander wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (11 against 52 filed with NHTSA).
- It costs $1,300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,700 against $4,000).
- It is rated 25 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 77).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- A 3-year basic warranty.
- 36,000-mile basic coverage.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
54 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet Tahoe | Toyota HighlanderLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $39,520 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,393 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged DOHC |
| Fuel injection system | — | D-4S |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 265 hp |
| Torque | — | 310 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 22 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 25 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 29 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.329 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 8 in |
| Overall height | — | 68.1 in |
| Overall length | — | 195 in |
| Overall width | — | 76 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 112 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 84.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 48.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | — | 16 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 142 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 41.2 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 39.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 36.1 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 42 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 38.7 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 28 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,155 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,155 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 5,870 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar; trailing-wishbone |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-link with stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electric Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 18.7 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 338 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 338 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 18 in |
| Wheel material | — | alloy |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | P235/65R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 17.9 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Toyota Safety Connect / Drive Connect / Remote Connect / Service Connect / Wi-Fi Connect |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | — | 12 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 120 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 59 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 58.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 55 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
70 features · differences first, then sharedSafety23 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Tahoe | Toyota HighlanderLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ — Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | — | std |
| Backup camera with projected path / Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | — | std |
| Eight airbags — driver airbag, front passenger airbag, driver knee airbag, seat cushion airbag (passenger), front side airbags, curtain shield airbags | — | std |
| Eight airbags — driver airbag, front passenger airbag, driver knee airbag, seat cushion airbag (passenger), front side airbags, curtain shield airbags | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ — Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ — Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) | — | std |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver's-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts | — | std |
| Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors and driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters | — | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | — | std |
| Backup camera with projected path | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | — | std |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger seatbelt warning | — | std |
| Eight airbags — driver airbag, front passenger airbag, driver knee airbag, seat cushion airbag (passenger), front side airbags, curtain shield airbags | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors and tethers on outboard second-row seats and tether anchor on middle of second- and third-row seats | — | std |
| Rear passenger seatbelt reminder | — | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST) | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ — Automatic High Beams (AHB) | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ — Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA) and Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) | — | std |
| Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) (individual tires) | — | std |
Infotainment7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Tahoe | Toyota HighlanderLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility | — | std |
| 6-speaker audio system | — | std |
| 8.0-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® with 3-month trial subscription | — | std |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist | — | std |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch | — | std |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator | — | std |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports | — | std |
Convenience5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Tahoe | Toyota HighlanderLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System on front doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic and liftgate functions; and remote illuminated entry | — | std |
| Five USB ports (one USB-A media port and four USB-C charging ports) and two 12V outlets | — | std |
| Height-adjustable power liftgate with jam protection | — | std |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature | — | std |
| Power windows with auto up/down in all positions and jam protection | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Tahoe | Toyota HighlanderLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Three-zone automatic climate control with air filter, separate second-row control panel, individual temperature settings for driver, front passenger and rear-seat passengers, and second- and third-row vents | — | std |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Tahoe | Toyota HighlanderLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric-trimmed front- and second-row seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat; 4-way manual-adjustable front passenger seat | — | std |
| 8-passenger seating with 60/40 split, sliding and reclining fold-flat second-row bench seats; 60/40 split, fold-flat third-row seats with sliding headrests and recline function | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed front- and second-row seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat; 4-way manual-adjustable front passenger seat | — | std |
Interior11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Tahoe | Toyota HighlanderLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 14 cup/bottle holders | — | std |
| 7-in. color LCD Multi-Information Display (MID) with odometer, trip/average fuel economy, cruising range, average speed, AWD torque distribution (AWD models only), cruise control guide, audio details, hands-free incoming call notices, telephone information | — | std |
| Black interior door handles | — | std |
| Digital clock | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed shift knob and tilt/telescopic leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Steering Assist (LSA) and multimedia information controls | — | std |
| Overhead console with conversation mirror, sunglasses storage and map lights | — | std |
| Silver-painted dashboard trim and painted door trim | — | std |
| Soft-touch in-dash split-level shelf | — | std |
| Soft-touch roll-top center console with removable utility tray | — | std |
| Day/night rearview mirror | — | std |
| Dual sun visors with sliding function and illuminated vanity mirrors | — | std |
Exterior19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Tahoe | Toyota HighlanderLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED projector headlights | — | std |
| 18-in. painted alloy wheels and P235/65R18 tires | — | std |
| Black-painted front grille with silver-painted surround | — | std |
| Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors | — | std |
| Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and manual folding feature | — | std |
| Color-keyed side rocker panels and lower molding | — | std |
| High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass on front side windows | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | — | std |
| LED fog lights | — | std |
| LED taillights | — | std |
| Outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators | — | std |
| Rear liftgate windshield washer and backup camera washer | — | std |
| Rear lower bumper in material black | — | std |
| Rear spoiler with LED center high-mount stop light | — | std |
| Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers and intermittent rear wiper | — | std |
| Windshield wiper de-icer | — | std |
| Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows | — | std |
| Rear liftgate windshield defogger | — | std |
| Spare Tire/Wheel: Temporary | — | std |
Powertrain1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet Tahoe | Toyota HighlanderLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Tahoe
Safety Signal 92 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 52 · 1 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Engine (32), Forward Collision Avoidance (12), Service Brakes (10)
Top recalls
- high Wheels 26V304000 · 2,457 vehicles
Toyota Highlander
Safety Signal 77 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 4
Owner complaints 11 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Vehicle Speed Control (3), Forward Collision Avoidance (3), Unspecified (2)
Top recalls
- high Seats 26V128000 · 686,588 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 25V872000 · 39 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet Tahoe | Toyota HighlanderLE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $39,520 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | $39,520 – $53,675 13 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS, Diesel | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Tahoe 2WD | Highlander |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 24 | 25 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $4,000 | $2,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | 2 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe or the 2025 Toyota Highlander?
The Toyota Highlander wins clearly, 95.6 to 85.8, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Toyota Highlander scores 95.6 and the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe 85.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe or the 2025 Toyota Highlander?
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2025 Toyota Highlander: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 4 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2025 Toyota Highlander?
Where the 2025 Toyota Highlander wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (11 against 52 filed with NHTSA), costs $1,300 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,700 against $4,000), and is rated 25 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 77). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars, a 3-year basic warranty, and 36,000-mile basic coverage.