2009 Volkswagen CC vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volkswagen CC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volkswagen CC would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen CC. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 218 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen CC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen CC | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
| Model | CC | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2307 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
