2009 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chrysler 300 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 98 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Traverse | 300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
