2012 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2012 Chrysler 200

To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Traverse and 2012 Chrysler 200 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Chevrolet Traverse and 2012 Chrysler 200 are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler 200. (280 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 299 kg more than 2012 Chrysler 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse (360 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 200. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 200.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Chevrolet Traverse 2012 Chrysler 200
Make Chevrolet Chrysler
Model Traverse 200
Year Released 2012 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 281 HP 280 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 352 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2113 kg 1814 kg
Vehicle Length 5207 mm 4948 mm
Vehicle Width 1991 mm 1842 mm
Vehicle Height 1849 mm 1394 mm
Wheelbase Size 3020 mm 2766 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.8 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 64 L


 

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