2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. Both 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2013 Chevrolet Suburban are equipped with a 5,300 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. (316 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1562 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban.
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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Tahoe | Suburban |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 117 L |