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 |