Compare 2011 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2011 Ford Flex vs 2011 Honda Pilot

2011 Chevrolet Traverse
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2011 Ford Flex
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2011 Honda Pilot
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Select style
AWD 4-Door LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Traverse AWD 4-Door LS 16 23 $29,801 $31,370
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT 16 23 $32,309 $34,010
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT w/2LT 16 23 $34,760 $36,590
Traverse AWD 4-Door LTZ 16 23 $38,237 $40,250
Traverse FWD 4-Door LS 17 24 $27,901 $29,370
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT 17 24 $30,409 $32,010
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT 17 24 $32,860 $34,590
Traverse FWD 4-Door LTZ 17 24 $36,337 $38,250
Select style
4-Door Limited AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD 16 22 $37,237 $40,030
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD w/Ecoboost 16 21 $39,963 $43,025
Flex 4-Door Limited FWD 17 24 $35,553 $38,180
Flex 4-Door SE FWD 17 24 $27,817 $29,355
Flex 4-Door SEL AWD 16 22 $31,805 $34,060
Flex 4-Door SEL AWD w/Ecoboost 16 21 $34,530 $37,055
Flex 4-Door SEL FWD 17 24 $30,121 $32,210
Flex 4-Door Titanium AWD 16 22 $39,508 $42,525
Flex 4-Door Titanium AWD w/Ecoboost 16 21 $42,234 $45,520
Flex 4-Door Titanium FWD 17 24 $37,824 $40,675
Select style
2WD 4-Door EX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX 17 23 $28,241 $31,170
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L 17 23 $31,042 $34,270
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L w/Navi 17 23 $32,849 $36,270
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L w/RES 17 23 $32,488 $35,870
Pilot 2WD 4-Door LX 17 23 $25,665 $28,320
Pilot 2WD 4-Door Touring w/RES & Navi 17 23 $35,379 $39,070
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX 16 22 $29,687 $32,770
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L 16 22 $32,488 $35,870
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L w/Navi 16 22 $34,295 $37,870
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L w/RES 16 22 $33,934 $37,470
Pilot 4WD 4-Door LX 16 22 $27,111 $29,920
Pilot 4WD 4-Door Touring w/RES & Navi 16 22 $36,825 $40,670
Pricing
Invoice Price
$29,801
$37,237
$28,241
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$31,370
$40,030
$31,170
Monthly Payment Estimate
$523 / month
$667 / month
$520 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.0
9.2
7.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse isn’t fun to drive, but it’s one of the best large crossover wagons for transporting the family comfortably and safely. A singular look, along with top-shelf turbo power and features, earns the 2011 Ford Flex our top score among utility vehicles. If you can get past the garish grille and overwrought look, the 2011 Honda Pilot is a fine family vehicle, with minivan-like interior space and decent performance.
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Fuel Economy
City
16 mpg 16 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
23 mpg 22 mpg 23 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle AWD Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Interior Dimensions
Third Leg Room (in)
33.2 33.3 32.1
Second Head Room (in)
39.4 40.5 39.8
Passenger Capacity
8 7 8
Third Hip Room (in)
48.3 41.1 48.4
Second Shoulder Room (in)
61.3 58.1 62.2
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 40.8 41.4
Third Head Room (in)
37.8 38.7 38.2
Front Hip Room (in)
59.1 55.5 58.6
Third Shoulder Room (in)
57.6 50.8 58.9
Second Leg Room (in)
36.8 44.3 38.5
Front Head Room (in)
40.4 41.8 40.0
Passenger Volume (ft³)
153.1 155.8 153.7
Second Hip Room (in)
57.8 55.0 56.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
62.0 58.4 61.5
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.4 75.9 78.5
Track Width, Front (in)
67.8 65.4 67.7
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.2 - TBD - 8.0
Length, Overall (in)
205.0 201.8 190.9
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
70.4 68.0 72.7
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - NA
Track Width, Rear (in)
67.4 65.4 67.5
Wheelbase (in)
118.9 117.9 109.2
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
116.4 83.2 87.0
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
24.4 20.0 18.0
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD - NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
68.8 43.2 47.7
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 x 0.8 - TBD - 13.1 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Power Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x 1.1 - TBD - 13.0 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.0 18.6 21.0
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.4 40.7 38.6
Steering Type
Power Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.89 - TBD - 3.69
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.1 17.0 19.0
Tires
Front Tire Size
P245/70R17 P235/55R19 P245/65R17
Spare Tire Size
Compact - TBD - Compact
Front Tire Order Code
QPR NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/70R17 P235/55R19 P245/65R17
Rear Tire Order Code
QPR NA NA
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
300 300 350
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 2000 3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 2000 3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 200 350
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
5066 4643 4310
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 19 x - TBD - 17 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel - TBD - Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 19 x - TBD - 17 x - TBD -
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
11.8 - TBD - 9.93
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
660 - TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
281 @ 6300 262 @ 6250 250 @ 5700
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
Fuel System
DI SMPI MPFI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
266 @ 3400 248 @ 4500 253 @ 4800
Engine Order Code
LLT 99C NA
Displacement
3.6L/220 3.5L/213 3.5L/212
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 16 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
19 18 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
23 22 23
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.88 2.88 1.89
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.87 2.87 1.61
Trans Order Code
MH6 44J NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.16 3.39 4.31
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 1.41 0.77
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA - TBD - -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 0.74 NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.48 4.48 2.70
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 1.84 1.07
Trans Type
6 6 5
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA - TBD - -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 0.61
Summary
Body Style
4 Door 4 Door 4 Door Sport Utility
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Traverse Ford Flex Honda Pilot
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 1.26 0.91
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Indpendent Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Multi-link w/Trailing Arms
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Independent MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA 0.87 1.04
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA MacPherson strut NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.8 10.4 9.8
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
3 3 3
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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