2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2011 GMC Sierra is newer by 2 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. Both 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2011 GMC Sierra are equipped with a 5,300 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 GMC Sierra. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 GMC Sierra. 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 (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Sierra. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Sierra.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Tahoe | Sierra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2311 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2032 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |