2012 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2012 Honda Pilot

2012 Chevrolet Traverse

2012 Honda Pilot

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Traverse AWD 4-Door LS	16	23	$30,077	$31,660
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	16	23	$33,022	$34,760
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	16	23	$36,009	$37,905
Traverse AWD 4-Door LTZ	16	23	$38,983	$41,035
Traverse FWD 4-Door LS	17	24	$28,177	$29,660
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	17	24	$31,122	$32,760
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	17	24	$34,109	$35,905
Traverse FWD 4-Door LTZ	17	24	$37,083	$39,035

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2WD 4-Door EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX	18	25	$28,778	$31,470
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L	18	25	$31,743	$34,720
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L w/Navi	18	25	$33,567	$36,720
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L w/RES	18	25	$33,202	$36,320
Pilot 2WD 4-Door LX	18	25	$26,179	$28,620
Pilot 2WD 4-Door Touring w/RES & Navi	18	25	$35,984	$39,370
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX	17	24	$30,238	$33,070
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L	17	24	$33,202	$36,320
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L w/Navi	17	24	$35,026	$38,320
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L w/RES	17	24	$34,661	$37,920
Pilot 4WD 4-Door LX	17	24	$27,638	$30,220
Pilot 4WD 4-Door Touring w/RES & Navi	17	24	$37,443	$40,970

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,077

$28,778

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,660

$31,470

Monthly Payment Estimate

$528 / month

$525 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

One of the best big crossovers for families needing seven-passenger capability, the 2012 Chevy Traverse is spacious and safe, though unexciting.

Don't let the macho-boxy look intimidate you; the Honda Pilot makes a lot of sense for large families—especially with improved mileage and a most tasteful front-end design for 2012.

TCC Likes

User-friendly interior
Lots of standard features
Controlled, comfortable ride

A third-row that can fit adults
Smooth, responsive powertrain
Improved highway mpg

TCC Dislikes

Cargo floor sits high
Leaden handling
Transmission hesitates too much

Hard dash plastics
Cluttered instrument panel
Bluetooth doesn't come standard on all trims

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

58.9

Second Leg Room (in)

36.8

38.5

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

40.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

153.1

153.7

Second Hip Room (in)

57.8

56.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

62.0

61.5

Third Leg Room (in)

33.2

32.1

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

39.8

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

48.3

48.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.3

62.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.4

Third Head Room (in)

37.8

38.2

Front Hip Room (in)

59.1

58.6

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.4

67.5

Wheelbase (in)

118.9

109.2

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.4

78.5

Track Width, Front (in)

67.8

67.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.2

8.0

Length, Overall (in)

205.0

191.4

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

70.4

72.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

68.8

47.7

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

87.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.4

18.0

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x 1.1

13.0 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x 0.8

13.1 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.0

21.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

19.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

37.9

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

3.7

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/70R17

P235/60R18

Rear Tire Order Code

QPR

Front Tire Size

P245/70R17

P235/60R18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

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

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4859

4295

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

18 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

18 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.8

9.93

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

660

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ 3400

253 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

LLT

Displacement

3.6L/220

3.5L/212

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

281 @ 6300

250 @ 5700

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

1.07

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.61

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

1.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

1.61

Trans Order Code

MH6

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

4.31

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

0.77

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

2.70

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Traverse

Honda Pilot

Body Style

4 Door

4 Door Sport Utility

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

1.04

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.91

Suspension Type - Rear

Linked H-Arm

Multi-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Coil-Over Strut

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

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

9.6

8.9

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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