2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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 (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 887 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2011 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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 (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Tahoe | Sienna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |