Chevrolet Tahoe 2005 vs Toyota 4-Runner 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.8 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: | 290 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 434 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe engine produces 55 HP more power than Toyota 4-Runner, but torque is 34 NM less than Toyota 4-Runner. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.5 | 14.1 | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota 4-Runner, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Tahoe could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - Part time 4WD | |
| Ground clearance: | 246 mm (9.7 inches) | 231 mm (9.1 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: | 560'000 km | 700'000 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 Toyota 4-Runner engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Lexus LX, Lexus GX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota 4-Runner might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.76 m | |
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Chevrolet Tahoe is larger. Chevrolet Tahoe is 25 cm longer than the Toyota 4-Runner, 13 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Tahoe is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 1195 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2920 litres | 2050 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Tahoe has 735 litres less trunk space than the Toyota 4-Runner. 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 870 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Tahoe is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota 4-Runner, which means Chevrolet Tahoe can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`085 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | no data | |
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