2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2009 Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 769 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Wrangler. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2009 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2009 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Jeep Wrangler | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
Model | Tahoe | Wrangler |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 66 L |