2009 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2009 Hyundai Azera
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Traverse and 2009 Hyundai Azera 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 56 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Azera. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Azera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Azera weights approximately 99 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Azera. (303 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 2009 Hyundai Azera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Traverse | Azera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |
