2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2011 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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 198 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 828 kg more than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. 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 2011 Nissan Qashqai. 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 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Qashqai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Suburban | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1372 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 65 L |