2009 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2008 Jeep Commander

2009 Chevrolet Traverse

2008 Jeep Commander

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FWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD 4-Door LS	17	24	$27,608	$29,215
AWD 4-Door LS	16	23	$29,498	$31,215
FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	17	24	$29,999	$31,745
AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	16	23	$31,889	$33,745
FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	17	24	$32,569	$34,465
AWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	16	23	$34,459	$36,465
FWD 4-Door LTZ	17	24	$37,776	$39,975
AWD 4-Door LTZ	16	23	$39,666	$41,975

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RWD 4-Door Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RWD 4-Door Sport	14	19	$26,054	$28,330
4WD 4-Door Sport	14	19	$27,859	$30,330
RWD 4-Door Limited	14	19	$33,788	$37,020
4WD 4-Door Limited	13	18	$36,145	$39,640
RWD 4-Door Overland	13	19	$36,618	$40,200
4WD 4-Door Overland	13	17	$39,727	$43,665

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,608

$26,054

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,215

$28,330

Monthly Payment Estimate

$487 / month

$472 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is an Acadia/Enclave/Outlook wearing different duds.

The 2008 Jeep Commander is good Jeep (a trail-capable vehicle), but it's not a great people mover.

TCC Likes

Crisp handling
Smooth-shifting transmission
Quiet interior

Excellent off-road manners
Jeep styling
Towing ability

TCC Dislikes

Bland exterior styling
Heavy weight leads to leisurely acceleration

Second- and third-row seats are tight
Limited rear visibility
Ride gets unsettled over broken pavement

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

14 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

19 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

2WD Sport Utility Vehicles

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

50.6

Second Leg Room (in)

36.8

36.1

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

42.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

57.8

54.0

Front Shoulder Room (in)

62.0

59.0

Third Leg Room (in)

33.2

28.9

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

40.3

Third Hip Room (in)

48.3

57.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.3

58.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

153.1

112.8

Third Head Room (in)

37.8

35.7

Front Hip Room (in)

59.1

55.6

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

70.4

75.6

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

34.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.4

62.5

Wheelbase (in)

118.9

109.5

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.4

74.8

Track Width, Front (in)

67.8

62.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.2

8.6

Length, Overall (in)

205.0

188.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

68.3

36.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

117.9

68.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

26.1

7.5

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x 1.1

12.9 x 1.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13 x 0.8

12.6 x 0.6

Brake Type

Power

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.0

21.1

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.89

3.14

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

17.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

38.7

Steering Type

Power

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/70R17

P245/65R17

Rear Tire Order Code

QPR

TCH

Front Tire Size

P245/70R17

P245/65R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

P245/65R17

Front Tire Order Code

QPR

TCH

Spare Tire Order Code

TCH

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4790

4393

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.8

14.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

625

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

160

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

281 @ 6300

210 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

SIDI

SMPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ 3400

235 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LLT

EKG

Displacement

3.6L/220

3.7L/225

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.83

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

3.16

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.19

Trans Order Code

MY9

DGJ

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.07

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

3.59

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.41

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

4 Door

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Traverse

Jeep Commander

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Live axle

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

SLA Independent

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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