2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Lexus GX
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Suburban and 2006 Lexus GX were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Lexus GX. (263 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 590 kg more than 2006 Lexus GX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus GX. (438 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus GX.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Lexus GX | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
Model | Suburban | GX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 87 L |