2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 616 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.

Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
Make Chevrolet Dodge
Model Tahoe Grand Caravan
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 3299 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 461 Nm 278 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 9 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1075 kg 1691 kg
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 5150 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3080 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 76 L


 

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