2009 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2009 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Traverse and 2009 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 124 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (164 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 200 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse 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 Traverse (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 2009 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Traverse | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2353 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 58 L |
