2009 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2007 Honda CR-V

To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 301 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Traverse 2007 Honda CR-V
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Traverse CR-V
Year Released 2009 2007
Body Type Crossover SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 288 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1261 kg 1562 kg
Vehicle Length 5210 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 13.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 58 L


 

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