2026 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2026 Toyota Highlander
The Toyota Highlander wins clearly, 100 to 53.2, on safety, fuel & range.
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…
2026 Toyota Highlander
The 2026 Toyota Highlander is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Highlander Hybrid …
2026 Toyota Highlander
Clear winThe Toyota Highlander wins clearly, 100 to 53.2, on safety, fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2026 Chevrolet Tahoeoverall 53.2 | 2026 Toyota Highlanderoverall 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 54.9 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 51.9 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 53.2 | 100 |
Chevrolet Tahoe: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Chevrolet Tahoe: model-level data · Toyota Highlander: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Tahoe
Top recalls
- criticalPower Train26V289000 · 66 vehicles
- highWheels26V304000 · 2,457 vehicles
- highEquipment26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
Toyota Highlander
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet Tahoe | Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS, Diesel | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Tahoe 2WD | Highlander Hybrid AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 24 | 35 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,750 | $1,800 |
| 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 Toyota Highlander?
The Toyota Highlander wins clearly, 100 to 53.2, on safety, fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Highlander scores 100 and the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe 53.2. 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 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 3 recalls. 2026 Toyota Highlander: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.