2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Suburban and 2009 Volkswagen Passat 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 152 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Passat.
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2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Suburban | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |