2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Ford Edge
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Suburban and 2009 Ford Edge 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 49 more horse power than 2009 Ford Edge. (261 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1234 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Edge. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Ford Edge | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Edge |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 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 | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |