2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2009 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (284 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan X-Trail. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Tahoe | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
