2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Equinox would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 160 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Suburban | Equinox |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3425 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |