Chevrolet Traverse 2012 vs Mazda CX-9 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 288 HP | 277 HP | |
| Torque: | 366 NM | 367 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Traverse is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Traverse engine produces 11 HP more power than Mazda CX-9, but torque is 1 NM less than Mazda CX-9. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Traverse reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.4 | 11.3 | |
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The Mazda CX-9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Traverse consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-9, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Traverse could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | 203 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda CX-9 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Traverse engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.17 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
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Chevrolet Traverse is larger. Chevrolet Traverse is 8 cm longer than the Mazda CX-9, 6 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Traverse is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 691 litres | 487 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 691 litres | 487 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3293 litres | 2852 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Chevrolet Traverse has more luggage space (by 204 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Traverse (by 441 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`712 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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