2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Dodge Charger

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Suburban and 2009 Dodge Charger were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 60 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 508 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Charger. 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 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Suburban 2009 Dodge Charger
Make Chevrolet Dodge
Model Suburban Charger
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 3518 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 310 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 339 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1692 kg
Vehicle Length 5660 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 15.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 23.5 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 19.6 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 68 L


 

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