Compare 2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs 2009 Nissan Armada

2008 Chevrolet Suburban
2009 Nissan Armada
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2WD 4-Door 1500 LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 1500 LS 14 20 $34,847 $38,085
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/1LT 14 20 $35,707 $39,025
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/2LT 14 20 $35,707 $39,025
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/3LT 14 20 $35,707 $39,025
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 1500 LTZ 14 20 $35,707 $39,025
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 2500 LS N/A N/A $36,137 $39,495
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 2500 LT w/1LT N/A N/A $36,979 $40,415
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 2500 LT w/2LT N/A N/A $36,979 $40,415
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 2500 LT w/3LT N/A N/A $36,979 $40,415
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 1500 LS 14 19 $37,450 $40,930
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/1LT 14 19 $38,311 $41,870
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/2LT 14 19 $38,311 $41,870
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/3LT 14 19 $38,311 $41,870
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 1500 LTZ 14 19 $38,311 $41,870
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 2500 LS N/A N/A $38,736 $42,335
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 2500 LT w/1LT N/A N/A $39,582 $43,260
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 2500 LT w/2LT N/A N/A $39,582 $43,260
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 2500 LT w/3LT N/A N/A $39,582 $43,260
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2WD 4-Door LE
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Armada 2WD 4-Door LE 12 18 $41,016 $45,060
Armada 2WD 4-Door LE FFV 12 18 $41,016 $45,060
Armada 2WD 4-Door SE 12 18 $33,880 $37,210
Armada 2WD 4-Door SE FFV 12 18 $33,880 $37,210
Armada 4WD 4-Door LE 12 18 $43,562 $47,860
Armada 4WD 4-Door LE FFV 12 18 $43,562 $47,860
Armada 4WD 4-Door SE 12 18 $36,425 $40,010
Armada 4WD 4-Door SE FFV 12 18 $36,425 $40,010
Pricing
Invoice Price
$34,847
$41,016
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$38,085
$45,060
Monthly Payment Estimate
$635 / month
$751 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
7.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2008 Chevrolet Suburban stands out as being a highly capable and usable full-size sport utility vehicle that drives well. Competitors to the 2009 Nissan Armada offer roomier interiors and better options, but the Armada should be commended for its handsome looks and powerful V-8 engine.
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Fuel Economy
City
14 mpg 12 mpg
Highway
20 mpg 18 mpg
Vehicle
Rear Door Type
Liftgate -
Number of Passenger Doors
- 4
Interior Dimensions
Third Head Room (in)
38.1 35.9
Front Hip Room (in)
64.4 61.4
Third Shoulder Room (in)
64.7 63.7
Second Leg Room (in)
39.5 41.9
Front Head Room (in)
41.1 41.0
Passenger Capacity
8 8
Second Hip Room (in)
61.8 60.8
Front Shoulder Room (in)
65.3 65.0
Third Leg Room (in)
34.9 32.2
Second Head Room (in)
38.5 40.0
Third Hip Room (in)
49.4 48.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.2 64.7
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 41.8
Exterior Dimensions
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
31.8 -
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
222.4 -
Side Door Opening Height (in)
NA -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
9.1 -
Height, Overall (in)
76.8 77.2
Step Up Height - Front (in)
NA -
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)
- TBD - -
Wheelbase (in)
130.0 123.2
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
10.5 -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
79.1 79.3
Side Door Opening Width (in)
NA -
Overhang, Front (in)
- TBD - -
Step Up Height - Side (in)
NA -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
- 67.5
Track Width, Front (in)
- 67.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 9.8
Length, Overall (in)
- 207.7
Liftover Height (in)
- 35.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)
NA -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
49.1 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
101.8 20.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
137.4 97.1
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
35.6 - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
45.8 20.0
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - 55.1
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)
NA -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
41.4 36.5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
69.6 - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
90.0 56.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)
NA -
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.5 x 0.79 12.6 x 0.6
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 1.18 13.8 x 1.2
Brake Type
Pwr Power
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Location
- TBD - NA
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA NA
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA NA
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
31 28.0
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
17.75 20.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
43.0 40.8
Steering Type
Pwr Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
17.75 - TBD -
Tires
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
2104 - TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code
ZVL NA
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
- TBD - - TBD -
Rear Tire Size
P265/70R17 P265/60R20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
- TBD - - TBD -
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
2104 - TBD -
Rear Tire Order Code
QAN NA
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -
Front Tire Size
P265/70R17 P265/60R20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
- TBD - - TBD -
Spare Tire Size
P265/70R17 P265/60R20
Front Tire Order Code
QAN NA
Trailering
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
1065 910
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
7100 9100
Weight Information
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
13,000 15100
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2769 2789
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
7200 7150
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
4200 4300
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2683 2769
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3300 3400
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 20 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 20 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 20 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
18.3 12.3
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA NA
Maximum Alternator Watts
NA - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600 650
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 130
Engine
Fuel System
SFI NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
340 @ 4200 385 @ 3400
Engine Order Code
LY5 VK56DE
Displacement
5.3L/323 5.6L/339
Engine Oil Cooler
- TBD - NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
320 @ 5200 317 @ 5200
Engine Type
Gas V8 Gas V8
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
20 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14 12
Transmission
Transfer Case Model
NA NA
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.06 3.83
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA NA
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.52
Trans Type
4 5
Trans PTO Access
NA NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.83
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.29 - TBD -
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.63 2.37
Trans Order Code
M30 NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA NA
Trans Power Take Off
NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- NA
Summary
Body Code
E52 123.2" WB
Body Style
4 Door 1500 Sport Utility
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Suburban Nissan Armada
Suspension
Axle Type - Front
Independent - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
1.81 - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3400 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Coil springs Self-Leveling
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
1.10 0.87
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA - TBD -
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4200 - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
1.81 - TBD -
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-floating - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Coil springs Double-Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.41 0.91
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4200 - TBD -
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3300 - TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.73 - TBD -
Frame
Frame Type
Ladder Ladder
Doors
Side Door Type
NA -

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