We have a spicy win to celebrate for the Suburban that might be a bit of a shocker for the Ford Expedition. These two family haulers have been battling each other for decades, but managed to top the 2023 Ford Expedition for the third year in a row.
2023 Chevy Suburban vs. 2023 Ford Expedition: The best family SUV
The numbers are there and the 2023 is officially the best family SUV in its class for the third consecutive year. Keep anticipating the 2023 Ford Expedition, which still deserves respect.
Expedition ranked as the best family SUV in 2018, 2019 and 2022. Then, it recently had its three years to brag about. But maybe it’s time for Expedition to get new updates to better compete.
classifies vehicles for families based on rankings provided by reputable automotive critics. Reviews can be found in magazines, newspapers and online outlets. Consideration is given to safety, reliability, passenger space, cargo space, and the availability of family-friendly features.
But in the list of the best large SUVs for 2023, the Ford Expedition and Chevy Suburban score equally. Both scored 8.2 out of 10, so why is the Suburban rated better for families?
Is the Suburban bigger than the Expedition?
The Suburban is slightly larger than the Expedition. It is 224.4 inches long, while the Expedition is approximately 210 inches long. Additionally, the Suburban offers more room for passengers in the second and third rows.
The 2023 Chevy Surban offers an abundance of cargo space. You can access up to 41.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row and up to 144.7 cubic feet total. The seats fold flat and there’s plenty of room to work.
With the , you get up to 20.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row and up to 104.6 cubic feet overall. But you can check out the Ford Expedition Max for more cargo space.
When properly equipped, the Suburban can tow up to 8,300 pounds and carry a payload of up to 1,884 pounds. The expedition can tow up to 9,300 pounds and carry a payload of up to 1,827. So, shipping has a slight advantage in transportation.
Does the 2023 Suburban or 2023 Expedition offer more value?
The 2023 Chevy Suburban has a little more value based on the standard models because it seats eight standard. The entry-level 2023 kicks things off with just five seats.
But both SUVs have standard wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. But the Suburban has power-adjustable front seats, three-zone automatic climate control, and an optional front-row bench seat.
Expedition has a larger standard infotainment screen, a standard trailer towing package, and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. But you will have to pay extra to have the additional third row for your children.
Both of these SUVs are comfortable and roomy family haulers. But the Suburban has more cargo space, passenger room, comfort and value. Plus, the Expedition has more pulling power and more advanced standard technology. Perhaps he will reclaim the crown in 2024.
