2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2013 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XF is newer by 4 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XF (464 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XF weights approximately 326 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jaguar XF 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, 2013 Jaguar XF 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, 2013 Jaguar XF (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Tahoe | XF |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2909 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
