2008 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Equinox would be higher. Both 2008 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Chevrolet Traverse are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 939 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
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2008 Chevrolet Equinox | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Equinox | Traverse |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 83 L |