2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2011 Hyundai Azera
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Azera 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. 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 60 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Azera. (260 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Azera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Azera weights approximately 361 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 Hyundai Azera. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Azera. (316 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Azera.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2011 Hyundai Azera | |
Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
Model | Tahoe | Azera |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1622 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2779 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |