2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Lincoln MKX

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2009 Lincoln MKX were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Lincoln MKX. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Lincoln MKX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln MKX weights approximately 611 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.

Because 2009 Lincoln MKX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln MKX 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 (367 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln MKX. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lincoln MKX.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 2009 Lincoln MKX
Make Chevrolet Lincoln
Model Tahoe MKX
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5999 cc 3496 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 327 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 367 Nm 339 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 9 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1261 kg 1872 kg
Vehicle Length 5140 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.7 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 76 L


 

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