Buying new Tahoe...5.3L vs 6.2L

[AmazinglySmooth]

I have the 6.2 in my Denali XL AWD, which I had in for service recently. They loaned me a Yukon SLE with the 5.3. There is no comparison. The 6.2 blows it away. The 5.3 feels like it is trying too hard and always downshifting. However, the 5.3 used much less fuel 17MPG vs. 12MPG in mine.

 

[Fast55]

I have a 2009 6.2 4X4. I've never seen another one in person. There is no difference between the 395 HP rated 6.2 in the Tahoe VS the 403 HP rating on the Esky 6.2. It's all marketing. This thing would run cirlces around my '07 5.3 2WD even before tuning. All 6.2's are thirsty. The new ones have cylinder deactivation like my '07 had and it helps, but my '09 averages 14.6 mpg after intake and tuning, the '07 averaged 16.

 

[THE-HOE]

we all know the 6.2 will be thirsty, but its up to you on what you want man? personally, im broke, but i would get the 6.2 with no questions asked. You only live once, and from riding in a few of my friends 6.2s its worth the mpg loss. also, in SOME cases you can get a few modifacations and make the mpg better. so do what you want but in my opinion 6.2 wins

 

[Goodinblack]

6.2 wins hands down, but then again they are talking about $200.00 a barrel........

 

[felixgun]

I has a 5.3L Tahoe and now have a 6.2L escalade and it's a world of difference. If you have the option going 6.2L then do it!!!!

 

[Preludepearl417]

6.2L! Way worth the money and gas.

 

[dieselp]

If you are a CAR GUY GET the 6.2L. if your a guy with a car 5.3 L.

 

[K_ddsl]

^ What he said!

 

[Smokymance]

If you are a CAR GUY GET the 6.2L. if your a guy with a car 5.3 L.

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I was in the same boat as you with the 5.3 vs 6.2 war...after i drove both, i HAD to get the 6.2L...

 

[fire105]

I cant say I have ever driven a 5.3 but I just bought a denali this past weekend and I an overly impressed with the 6.2. We went on a road trip through the hills of MD and PA and the beast barley went over 2k on the tac when pulling the hills, unless I felt like playing lol