2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Suburban and 2008 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Dodge Durango. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Durango. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Durango.
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2008 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Suburban | Durango |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 102 L |