Ford Expedition vs Chevy Tahoe vs Toyota Sequoia: How Do They Compare?

If you’re cross-shopping full-size, three-row SUVs, the Ford Expedition, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Toyota Sequoia are almost certainly on your list they’re the three most cross-shopped nameplates in the segment. Broadly, the Expedition leads on towing capacity and torque, the Tahoe offers the widest engine choice (including a V8 and a diesel) at the lowest entry price, and the Sequoia stands alone with a hybrid-only powertrain and strong resale value. Here’s how they actually stack up.

Quick Comparison Table

Prices exclude destination charges and are approximate starting points; actual pricing varies by trim, options, and region.

Powertrains: Twin-Turbo V6 vs. V8 vs. Hybrid

This is where the three SUVs diverge the most philosophically.

Ford Expedition uses a single engine architecture — a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 — available in two states of tune: a standard 400-horsepower/480 lb-ft version, and a high-output 440-horsepower/510 lb-ft version standard on the Tremor trim. It’s a simpler engine lineup than the Tahoe’s, but the standard version already outproduces the Tahoe’s base V8.

Chevy Tahoe gives buyers the most choice: a standard 5.3-liter V8 (355 hp/383 lb-ft), an optional 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp/460 lb-ft) on higher trims, and a 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel (305 hp/495 lb-ft) prized for towing torque and highway fuel economy. If you specifically want a V8 or a diesel option, the Tahoe is the only one of these three that offers either.

Toyota Sequoia goes the opposite direction entirely — every trim, from the base SR5 to the top Capstone, uses the same i-Force Max hybrid powertrain: a twin-turbo 3.4-liter V6 paired with an electric motor for a combined 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque, the strongest torque figure of the three. There’s no non-hybrid engine option if you’d rather skip the added complexity.

Towing Capacity Compared

Towing is where the Expedition currently claims the top spot: up to 9,600 pounds when properly equipped with the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package. The Sequoia is close behind at up to roughly 9,520 pounds, helped by the instant torque of its electric motor when pulling from a stop. The Tahoe trails both at up to about 8,400 pounds with the 5.3-liter V8 (slightly less with the 6.2-liter or diesel engines). If maximum towing capacity is your primary decision factor, the Expedition and Sequoia are both strong choices, with the Tahoe a step behind though 8,400 pounds is still enough for the vast majority of boats, campers, and utility trailers most families actually tow.

Interior Space and Cargo

The Tahoe posts the largest outright maximum cargo figure of the three, at roughly 122.7 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded flat. The Expedition is close behind in standard form and actually pulls ahead with the extended-length Expedition MAX, which offers meaningfully more room behind the third row than either competitor. The Sequoia is the clear outlier here: its hybrid battery pack sits under the third-row seating area, which measurably reduces cargo volume compared to the Expedition and Tahoe, a real trade-off for buyers who regularly need to haul cargo alongside a full complement of passengers.

Seating capacity flexes across all three: the Tahoe can be configured for up to 9 passengers on lower trims with a front bench seat, the Expedition offers 7 or 8 depending on second-row configuration (with King Ranch limited to 7 via captain’s chairs only), and the Sequoia is consistently rated for 8.

Fuel Economy

The Sequoia’s hybrid powertrain gives it a clear efficiency edge, at an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city/24 mpg highway in rear-wheel-drive form (19/22 mpg with 4WD). The Expedition’s twin-turbo V6 lands in the middle at roughly 15–16 mpg city and 22–24 mpg highway depending on trim. The Tahoe’s standard 5.3-liter V8 trails at around 15 mpg city/20 mpg highway, though its optional Duramax diesel closes much of that gap and can outperform both rivals on the highway for buyers willing to consider a diesel powertrain.

Pricing

Starting prices sit fairly close together, with the Tahoe typically the least expensive to get into (around $60,700 for a base LS), the Expedition close behind (around $62,400 for the Active), and the Sequoia entering a bit higher (around $64,000–$66,000 for the SR5, partly reflecting its standard hybrid powertrain). At the top of each lineup, all three climb into the mid-$80,000s once you’re shopping King Ranch, High Country, or Capstone trims with full options.

Which One Should You Choose?

• Choose the Ford Expedition if towing capacity and cargo flexibility (especially with the MAX body style) top your priority list, and you want strong power without stepping up to a V8.
• Choose the Chevy Tahoe if you want engine choice — including a traditional V8 or a diesel — at the lowest entry price, or need the flexibility of front-bench seating for up to 9 passengers.
• Choose the Toyota Sequoia if fuel economy, strong projected resale value, and Toyota’s reliability reputation matter more to you than maximizing cargo space, and you’re comfortable with a hybrid-only powertrain.

All three are capable, well-equipped full-size SUVs. The right pick really comes down to which trade-off (cargo space vs. efficiency vs. engine choice) matters most for how you’ll actually use the vehicle.

Want to see how the Expedition drives and tows in person? Check current inventory and schedule a test drive on our Expedition page.