2009 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2009 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Traverse and 2009 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 281 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. (361 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 2009 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Traverse | XC70 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |