2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2009 Suzuki SX4 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 178 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki SX4. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 905 kg more than 2009 Suzuki SX4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Suzuki SX4. 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 (462 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki SX4. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki SX4. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2009 Suzuki SX4 has manual transmission. 2009 Suzuki SX4 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Tahoe | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
