2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 4 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 24 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (286 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 86 kg more than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Suburban | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 93 L |
