Head-to-head
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2026 Hyundai Palisade
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 92.3 to 65.2, on price, fuel & range, safety. The Chevrolet Tahoe is ahead on performance.
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2026 Chevrolet Tahoe
The 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tahoe 2WD, is EPA-ra…
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The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Palisade Hybrid FWD…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Hyundai Palisade
Clear winThe Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 92.3 to 65.2, on price, fuel & range, safety. The Chevrolet Tahoe is ahead on performance.
Price 2026 Hyundai Palisade leads by 35
Fuel & range 2026 Hyundai Palisade leads by 43.9
Safety 2026 Hyundai Palisade leads by 28.9
| Category · weight | 2026 Chevrolet Tahoeoverall 65.2 | 2026 Hyundai Palisadeoverall 92.3 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 65 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 56.1 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 54.9 | 83.8 | |||||||||||||||
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 | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 99.8 | 82.4 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 65.2 | 92.3 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Chevrolet Tahoe: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Chevrolet Tahoe: base trim LS 2WD · Hyundai Palisade: base trim SE 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 2026 Hyundai Palisade wins
- It lists 36 standard driver-assist features against 4.
- It costs $2,050 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $4,000).
- It starts $21,265 lower ($39,435 against $60,700 base MSRP).
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (26 against 122 filed with NHTSA).
- It turns out 383 lb-ft of torque against 260.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
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.
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Specifications side by side
54 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $60,700 | $39,435 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 8 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,470 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 5.3L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management and Stop/Start | 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 287 hp |
| Torque | 383 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 21 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 25 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.23 | 3.510 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 7.4 in |
| Overall height | — | 69.5 in |
| Overall length | — | 199 in |
| Overall width | — | 78 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 86.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 46.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | — | 19.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 181 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 41.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 40.7 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 37.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 44.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 43 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 32.1 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5,509 lbs | 4,575 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,509 lbs | 4,420 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 6,327 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,834 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent coil-over-shocks and stabilizer bar | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Independent multi-link with coil-over shocks and stabilizer bar | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 39.2 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 343 mm | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | vented disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | vented disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 235/65 R18 106H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 24 gal | 19 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Bluelink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 61.4 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 61 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 55.6 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
109 features · differences first, then sharedSafety34 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control 2 (w/ Emergency Stop) | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist 2 | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger airbag (2) | — | std |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | — | std |
| Front center airbag (1) | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist – HDA I | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist | — | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go & Curve Control | — | std |
| Rear view monitor with parking guidance | — | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | — | std |
| 2x LATCH anchors & 3 tethers (for bench seat) in 2nd row; 2x LATCH & 3 tethers for 3rd row | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning | — | std |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist w/ rear door indicator | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control | — | std |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | — | std |
| Forward Attention Warning | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | — | std |
| Four-wheel disc brakes with vented front and rear Duralife rotors | std | — |
| Haptic Feedback steering wheel | — | std |
| High Beam Assist | — | std |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door-logic system) | — | std |
| Side air curtains with rollover sensors | — | std |
| Vehicle stability management | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with individual tire indicator | — | std |
| ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | std | std |
Infotainment13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wifi Hotspot | — | std |
| Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming | — | std |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation; Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay; HD Radio; SIRIUS XM | — | std |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | — | std |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | — | std |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | — | std |
| High Power USB-Cs: Two 1st row (2x USB-C Power) + Two 2nd row + Two 3rd row | — | std |
| Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | — | std |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | — | std |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| Panoramic curved dual 12.3-in displays (instrument cluster + infotainment as single curved unit) | — | std |
| Passenger Talk In-car intercom | — | std |
| Rear Seat Quiet Mode | — | std |
Convenience5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity key entry with push button start | — | std |
| Remote engine start (on key fob) | — | std |
| Remote release Hood | — | std |
| 12-volt outlet – 2 total: 1 Fr, 1 cargo | — | std |
| Power windows with safety front auto-down/up | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Zone automatic climate control w/ auto defog | — | std |
| PTC Heater | — | std |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Row Bench Seating – 60/40 split fold-flat seats with recline & adjustable head restraints | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| 3rd row 60/40 split-fold seats with ingress/egress handles | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable passenger seat | — | std |
| One-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access | — | std |
| Seating – Cloth | — | std |
| Tilting Walk-In Feature (manual) | — | std |
Interior12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" Color multi-information display | — | std |
| Dashboard – Slush-molding | — | std |
| Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather | — | std |
| Interior door handles – Metal Paint | — | std |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | — | std |
| Upper door panels / console armrest – Premium Soft Touch | — | std |
| Sunvisor – w/ illumination | — | std |
| Front seat seatback pockets | — | std |
| Headliner/Pillar – Cloth | — | std |
| Hydrographic interior trim | — | std |
| Sunvisor – Dual vanity mirror with cover, w/ sliding function, w/ illumination | — | std |
| Door storage pockets – Front and rear | — | std |
Exterior18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights (Projector) | — | std |
| 18-in. aluminum wheels (std. 1FL/LS/LT; avail. 1FL/LS/LT) | std | — |
| 20-in. aluminum wheels (std. Z71, Premier; avail. LS, LT) | opt | — |
| Acoustic side glass – Front | — | std |
| Acoustic windshield | — | std |
| Door handle welcome lights | — | std |
| Heated outside mirrors | — | std |
| LED center positioning light | — | std |
| LED daytime running lights | — | std |
| LED rear combination lamps/taillights | — | std |
| Polar White Tricoat exterior color (new for 2026) | std | — |
| Automatic headlights | — | std |
| Privacy glass – Rear/quarter/back glass | — | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | — | std |
| Solar front glass – Front door, windshield | — | std |
| Compact Spare Tire / T155/90R18 | — | std |
| LED Roof-mounted center high-mount wide stop lamp | — | std |
| Rear spoiler – Wide Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | — | std |
Powertrain7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Configuration – FWD | — | std |
| 5.3L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management and Stop/Start (355 hp / 383 lb-ft) | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (Eco, Sport, & My Drive) – Dash-mounted button + toggle switch | — | std |
| Fuel tank capacity: 24 gal. / 91 liters (2WD & 4WD) | std | — |
| Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Idle Stop & Go | — | std |
| Shift-by-Wire w/ paddle shifters | — | std |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | std | — |
| Independent coil-over-shocks front suspension with stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Independent multi-link rear suspension with coil-over shocks and stabilizer bar | std | — |
| Rear – Self-Leveling suspension | — | std |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | — | opt |
| TOW mode – Dash-mounted button | — | std |
| Trailering Package (trailer prewire, HD engine/trans coolers, sway control) | — | std |
| Underfloor storage compartment | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Tahoe
Safety Signal 76 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls 3 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 26 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Engine (20), Unspecified (4), Forward Collision Avoidance (3)
Do-not-drive advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Power Train 26V289000 · 66 vehicles
- high Wheels 26V304000 · 2,457 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
Hyundai Palisade
Safety Signal 83 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 122 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Seats (50), Electrical System (30), Forward Collision Avoidance (17)
Top recalls
- high Seats 26V160000 · 61,307 vehicles
- moderate Seat Belts 26V169000 · 46,787 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet TahoeLS 2WD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60,700 (base trim) | $39,435 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $60,700 – $80,700 11 trims | $39,435 – $58,780 21 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS, Diesel | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Tahoe 2WD | Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 24 | 34 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $4,000 | $1,950 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe or the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 92.3 to 65.2, on price, fuel & range, safety. The Chevrolet Tahoe is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Palisade scores 92.3 and the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe 65.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe or the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
The 2026 Hyundai Palisade starts lower — $39,435 against $60,700, a gap of $21,265 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe or the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. 2026 Hyundai Palisade: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 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 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2026 Hyundai Palisade?
Where the 2026 Hyundai Palisade wins: it lists 36 standard driver-assist features against 4, costs $2,050 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $4,000), and starts $21,265 lower ($39,435 against $60,700 base MSRP). Where the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (26 against 122 filed with NHTSA) and turns out 383 lb-ft of torque against 260. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.