2009 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2006 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 257 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
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2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 2006 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Traverse | Pilot |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 77 L |