Mitsubishi L 200 2006 vs Chevrolet Tahoe 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 5.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mitsubishi L 200) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chevrolet Tahoe) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 168 HP | 324 HP | |
| Torque: | 402 NM | 461 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mitsubishi L 200 engine produces 156 HP less power than Chevrolet Tahoe, whereas torque is 59 NM less than Chevrolet Tahoe. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 12.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 98 litres | |
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 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: | 30 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Chevrolet Suburban | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | no data | 5.13 m | |
| Width: | no data | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.96 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 479 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 3084 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`910 | 3`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 15 000 | |
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