2013 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2013 Chrysler 200
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2013 Chrysler 200 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse (277 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2013 Chrysler 200. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2013 Chrysler 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 705 kg more than 2013 Chrysler 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chrysler 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chrysler 200. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chrysler 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chevrolet Traverse | 2013 Chrysler 200 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Traverse | 200 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2248 kg | 1543 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5173 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1991 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1846 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2765 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
