2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (420 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 14 kg more than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (462 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Tahoe | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 6100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4956 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2781 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 78 L |
