2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2010 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2010 Nissan Murano 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Murano. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Murano weights approximately 701 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Murano. 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 (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Murano. (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2010 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Tahoe | Murano |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 82 L |
