2009 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, both 2009 Cadillac STS-V and 2009 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,298 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS-V (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.

Because 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac STS-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Cadillac STS-V (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac STS-V 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
Make Cadillac Chevrolet
Model STS-V Suburban
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4376 cc 5298 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 469 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 595 Nm 454 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5030 mm 5660 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 3310 mm
Fuel Consumption 12.4 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 23.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 117 L


 

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