2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Ford Taurus X
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Taurus X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Taurus X would be higher. At 5,298 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 Ford Taurus X. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Taurus X.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus X. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Ford Taurus X | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Suburban | Taurus X |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5298 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
