2009 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet HHR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet HHR would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.
Because 2011 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet HHR | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | HHR | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
