2009 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2008 Ford Edge
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Edge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Edge would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 154 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge.
Because 2008 Ford Edge is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge 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 Equinox (340 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Edge. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Edge.
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2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 2008 Ford Edge | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Equinox | Edge |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |