Chevrolet Suburban vs Jeep Recon (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$500
- Suburban: 78.6 cu ft more cargo, 3.5 in more rear legroom.
- Recon: $1,289 a year less on energy, 315 hp more.
- Each wins 5 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Suburban | Recon | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $66,495 | $66,995 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 670 hp | Recon |
| Torque | 383 lb-ft | 620 lb-ft | Recon |
| MPG or MPGe | 17 mpg | 71 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $2,259 | $970 | Recon |
| EV range | N/A | 222 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 144.5 cu ft | 65.9 cu ft | Suburban |
| Cargo, seats up | 41.5 cu ft | 30.3 cu ft | Suburban |
| Rear legroom | 42.0 in | 38.5 in | Suburban |
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | 41.4 in to 42.3 in | N/A |
| Length | 225.6 in to 226.3 in | 193.3 in | N/A |
| Width | 81.0 in | 74.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,680 lb | 6,112 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 8,200 lb | 3,300 lb | Suburban |
| Seats | 8 | 5 | Suburban |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.1 in | Recon |
| 0-60 mph | 7.0 s estimate | 3.5 s estimate | Recon |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Suburban LS RWD $63,700 | Recon Moab 4xe 4x4 $65,000 | $1,300 |
| Recon Moab 4xe 4x4 $65,000 | Suburban LS RWD $63,700 | $1,300 |
Cost to run
Recon costs $7,231 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Suburban | Recon |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $66,495 | $66,995 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,259 | $970 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $13,553 | $5,822 |
| Total, 6 years | $80,048 | $72,817 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Suburban wins.
Recon wins if MPG weight is 6 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Recon | 57% |
| Power | Recon | 47% |
| Space | Suburban | 54% |
| Towing | Suburban | 60% |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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