2011 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2011 Toyota Highlander

2011 Chevrolet Traverse

2011 Toyota Highlander

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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

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4WD 4-Door V6 Base

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6 Base	17	22	$28,025	$30,695
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6 Limited	17	22	$33,822	$37,045
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6 SE	17	22	$32,229	$35,300
Highlander FWD 4-Door L4 Base	20	25	$25,647	$28,090
Highlander FWD 4-Door L4 Base	20	25	$25,647	$28,090
Highlander FWD 4-Door L4 SE	20	25	$29,851	$32,695
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited	18	24	$32,498	$35,595
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Base	18	24	$26,700	$29,245
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 SE	18	24	$30,905	$33,850
Highlander Hybrid 4WD 4-Door	28	28	$35,090	$38,140
Highlander Hybrid 4WD 4-Door Limited	28	28	$40,073	$43,795

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,801

$28,025

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,370

$30,695

Monthly Payment Estimate

$523 / month

$512 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.8

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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.

The very family-friendly Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid impress us with their space and versatility, but show no sign of enthusiasm.

TCC Likes

Passenger-friendly interior
Good feature set
Refined ride

A subdued, quiet ride
Offers four-cylinder and hybrid versions
Second-row seat has clever hideaway feature

TCC Dislikes

High cargo floor
Laden driving feel
Hesitant transmission

Soft, numb suspension
Emotionless electric steering
Third-row seat is for kids only

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

55.0

Second Leg Room (in)

36.8

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

40.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

153.1

145.7

Second Hip Room (in)

57.8

56.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

62.0

59.7

Third Leg Room (in)

33.2

29.9

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

40.1

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

48.3

42.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.3

59.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

43.2

Third Head Room (in)

37.8

36.3

Front Hip Room (in)

59.1

56.7

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.4

64.0

Wheelbase (in)

118.9

109.8

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.4

75.2

Track Width, Front (in)

67.8

64.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.2

8.1

Length, Overall (in)

205.0

188.4

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

70.4

68.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

68.8

42.3

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)

116.4

95.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.4

10.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x 1.1

12.9 x - TBD -

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

12.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Power

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.0

19.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

17.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

38.7

Steering Type

Power

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.89

3.1

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/70R17

P245/65R17

Rear Tire Order Code

QPR

Front Tire Size

P245/70R17

P245/65R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

P245/65R17

Front Tire Order Code

QPR

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

300

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5066

4266

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.8

9.9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

660

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ 3400

248 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

LLT

Displacement

3.6L/220

3.5L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

281 @ 6300

270 @ 6200

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.52

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

4-Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.76

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.36

Trans Order Code

MH6

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.48

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.05

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

4.24

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Traverse

Toyota Highlander

Body Style

4 Door

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.55

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.02

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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