Compare 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
2009 Chevrolet Traverse
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2WD 4-Door 1500 LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Tahoe 2WD 4-Door 1500 LS 14 20 $34,377 $36,965
Tahoe 2WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/1LT 14 20 $36,748 $39,515
Tahoe 2WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/2LT 14 20 $39,097 $42,040
Tahoe 2WD 4-Door 1500 LTZ 14 20 $45,151 $48,550
Tahoe 4WD 4-Door 1500 LS 14 20 $38,153 $41,025
Tahoe 4WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/1LT 14 20 $39,213 $42,165
Tahoe 4WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/2LT 14 20 $41,561 $44,690
Tahoe 4WD 4-Door 1500 LTZ 14 20 $47,802 $51,400
Tahoe Hybrid 2WD 4-Door 21 22 $47,679 $50,455
Tahoe Hybrid 4WD 4-Door 20 20 $50,330 $53,260
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AWD 4-Door LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Traverse AWD 4-Door LS 16 23 $29,498 $31,215
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT 16 23 $31,889 $33,745
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT w/2LT 16 23 $34,459 $36,465
Traverse AWD 4-Door LTZ 16 23 $39,666 $41,975
Traverse FWD 4-Door LS 17 24 $27,608 $29,215
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT 17 24 $29,999 $31,745
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT 17 24 $32,569 $34,465
Traverse FWD 4-Door LTZ 17 24 $37,776 $39,975
Pricing
Invoice Price
$34,377
$29,498
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$36,965
$31,215
Monthly Payment Estimate
$616 / month
$520 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
7.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
For those who need to get work done, but with some style and comfort, practicality still reigns in the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is an Acadia/Enclave/Outlook wearing different duds.
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Fuel Economy
City
14 mpg 16 mpg
Highway
20 mpg 23 mpg
Vehicle
Rear Door Type
Liftgate -
EPA Classification
- 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Interior Dimensions
Third Leg Room (in)
25.6 33.2
Second Head Room (in)
39.2 39.4
Third Hip Room (in)
49.1 48.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.2 61.3
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 41.3
Third Head Room (in)
37.9 37.8
Front Hip Room (in)
64.4 59.1
Passenger Capacity
9 8
Third Shoulder Room (in)
61.7 57.6
Second Leg Room (in)
39.0 36.8
Front Head Room (in)
41.1 40.4
Second Hip Room (in)
60.6 57.8
Front Shoulder Room (in)
65.3 62.0
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- 153.1
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
79.0 78.4
Side Door Opening Width (in)
NA -
Overhang, Front (in)
- TBD - -
Step Up Height - Side (in)
NA -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
31.7 -
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
202.0 -
Side Door Opening Height (in)
NA -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
9.1 -
Height, Overall (in)
76.9 70.4
Step Up Height - Front (in)
NA -
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)
- TBD - -
Wheelbase (in)
116.0 118.9
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
10.5 -
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 7.2
Length, Overall (in)
- 205.0
Liftover Height (in)
- - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
- 67.4
Track Width, Front (in)
- 67.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
41.7 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
49.4 - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
60.3 68.3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)
NA -
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)
NA -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
49.10 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
81.4 - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
108.9 117.9
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
15.2 NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
16.9 26.1
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)
- TBD - -
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.6 x 0.8 13 x 0.8
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 1.2 12.8 x 1.1
Brake Type
Pwr Power
Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26 22.0
Fuel Tank Location
- TBD - -
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA -
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Power
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
17.75 -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
17.75 -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.0 40.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- 2.89
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- 16.1
Tires
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - -
Front Tire Size
P265/70R17 P245/70R17
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
- TBD - -
Spare Tire Size
P265/70R17 Compact
Front Tire Order Code
QGI QPR
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
2134 -
Spare Tire Order Code
ZVL NA
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
- TBD - -
Rear Tire Size
P265/70R17 P245/70R17
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
- TBD - -
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
2134 -
Rear Tire Order Code
QGI QPR
Trailering
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4500 - TBD -
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
675 - TBD -
Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
7100 -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3200 -
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2697 -
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
10000 -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
4100 -
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2565 -
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
- 5066
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
16.8 11.8
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA -
Maximum Alternator Watts
- TBD - -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600 - TBD -
Engine
Engine Type
Gas V8 Gas V6
Fuel System
SFI SIDI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
305 @ 4600 266 @ 3400
Engine Order Code
LY2 LLT
Displacement
4.8L/293 3.6L/220
Engine Oil Cooler
NA -
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
295 @ 5600 281 @ 6300
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14 16
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
16 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
20 23
Transmission
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.29 2.88
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.63 2.87
Trans Order Code
M30 MH6
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA -
Trans Power Take Off
NA -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 1.41
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic
Transfer Case Model
NA -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.74
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.06 4.48
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA NA
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.84
Trans Type
4 6
Trans PTO Access
NA -
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
- 3.16
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Tahoe Chevrolet Traverse
Body Code
E52 -
Body Style
4 Door 4 Door
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Coil springs Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.41 - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4100 -
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3250 -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.23 -
Axle Type - Front
Independent -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
46.0 - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3200 -
Suspension Type - Rear
Coil springs Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
1.1 NA
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA -
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4100 -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
46.0 - TBD -
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-floating -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- NA
Frame
Frame Type
Ladder -
Doors
Side Door Type
NA -
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
3 5

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