2012 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2012 Chevrolet Traverse

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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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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4WD 4-Door Laredo

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Laredo	16	23	$28,743	$29,195
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Laredo Altitude	16	23	$28,743	$29,195
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Limited	16	23	$37,059	$39,295
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Overland	16	23	$40,790	$43,395
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door Overland Summit	16	23	$40,790	$43,395
Grand Cherokee 4WD 4-Door SRT8	12	18	$52,150	$54,670
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Laredo	17	23	$26,803	$27,195
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Laredo Altitude	17	23	$26,803	$27,195
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Limited	17	23	$34,724	$36,795
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Overland	17	23	$37,545	$39,895
Grand Cherokee RWD 4-Door Overland Summit	17	23	$37,545	$39,895

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,077

$28,743

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,660

$29,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$528 / month

$487 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.6

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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.

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee only gets better this year with the addition of the SRT8's thundering HEMI V-8.

TCC Likes

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

Tasteful, upscale look
Spacious, refined cabin
Choice among all-wheel-drive systems

TCC Dislikes

Cargo floor sits high
Leaden handling
Transmission hesitates too much

Not quite as crisp-looking as Jeeps past
Boomy exhaust from V-6
Needs Chrysler's new eight-speed automatic

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

Second Leg Room (in)

36.8

38.6

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

39.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

153.1

105.4

Second Hip Room (in)

57.8

56.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

62.0

58.7

Third Leg Room (in)

33.2

Second Head Room (in)

39.4

39.2

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

48.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.3

58.0

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

40.3

Third Head Room (in)

37.8

Front Hip Room (in)

59.1

57.0

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

32.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.4

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

118.9

114.8

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.4

76.3

Track Width, Front (in)

67.8

63.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.2

8.6

Length, Overall (in)

205.0

189.8

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

70.4

69.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

68.8

35.1

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

68.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

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)

13.0 x 0.8

12.6 x 0.6

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.0

24.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

18.9

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

37.1

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

3.67

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/70R17

Rear Tire Order Code

QPR

TY8

Front Tire Size

P245/70R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QPR

TY8

Spare Tire Order Code

TBK

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

300

750

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4859

4660

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

17 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

17 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.8

14.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

660

700

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

160

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ 3400

260 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

LLT

ERB

Displacement

3.6L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

281 @ 6300

290 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas/Ethanol 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

1.41

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Four 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

MH6

DGJ

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.09

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

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Traverse

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Body Style

4 Door

Sport Utility Vehicle

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

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

Independent SLA

Emissions

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

9.6

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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