Chevrolet Tahoe 2000 vs Volvo XC90 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.3 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Tahoe) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo XC90) 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 | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 427 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe engine produces 110 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 87 NM more than Volvo XC90. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.4 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 16.0 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Tahoe consumes 6.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Tahoe could require 945 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Tahoe consumes 6.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC90 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 | 560'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet Suburban | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volvo XC90 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC90 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.05 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 2.07 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.74 m | |
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Chevrolet Tahoe is larger. Chevrolet Tahoe is 25 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 17 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Tahoe is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2920 litres | 2404 litres | |
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Chevrolet Tahoe has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Tahoe has 211 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Tahoe (by 516 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Tahoe is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Chevrolet Tahoe can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`084 | 2`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 3800 | |
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