2009 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 53 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. (361 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Traverse | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |
