Chevrolet Tahoe 2000 vs Lexus LX 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.3 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 273 HP | 275 HP | |
| Torque: | 427 NM | 438 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Lexus LX is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Tahoe engine produces 2 HP less power than Lexus LX, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Lexus LX. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Tahoe reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.4 | 16.0 | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LX, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Tahoe over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 litres | 96 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 246 mm (9.7 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Chevrolet Tahoe can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet Suburban | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Tahoe engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.05 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 2.07 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
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Chevrolet Tahoe is larger, but slightly lower. Chevrolet Tahoe is 16 cm longer than the Lexus LX, 13 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 541 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2920 litres | 2510 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Tahoe has 81 litres less trunk space than the Lexus LX. This could mean that the Chevrolet Tahoe uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Tahoe (by 410 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Tahoe is 0.4 metres less than that of the Lexus LX, which means Chevrolet Tahoe can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`084 | 3`112 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 12 000 | |
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