2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL and 2009 Chevrolet Traverse were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TL weights approximately 707 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will offer significantly more control. 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 (361 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TL | 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | TL | Traverse |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |