Chevrolet Tahoe 2000 vs Nissan Patrol 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 5.3 Petrol | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Tahoe) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Nissan Patrol) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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 | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 427 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 18.4 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Tahoe is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Tahoe engine produces 143 HP more power than Nissan Patrol, whereas torque is 175 NM more than Nissan Patrol. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Tahoe reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.4 | 11.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 16.0 l/100km | 12.4 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Patrol is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Tahoe consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Patrol, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Tahoe could require 630 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Tahoe consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Patrol. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Patrol gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Tahoe engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 2 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. Chevrolet Tahoe might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.05 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 2.07 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
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Chevrolet Tahoe is larger, but slightly lower. Chevrolet Tahoe is 9 cm longer than the Nissan Patrol, 23 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Tahoe is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Nissan Patrol has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Tahoe has 145 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Patrol. This could mean that the Chevrolet Tahoe uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Tahoe is 0.5 metres less than that of the Nissan Patrol, which means Chevrolet Tahoe can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`084 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 9600 | |
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