2013 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2013 Dodge Durango

2013 Chevrolet Traverse

2013 Dodge Durango

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Traverse AWD 4-Door LS	16	23	$31,209	$32,510
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	16	23	$33,938	$35,725
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	16	23	$36,651	$38,580
Traverse AWD 4-Door LTZ	16	23	$40,020	$42,575
Traverse FWD 4-Door LS	17	24	$29,289	$30,510
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	17	24	$32,038	$33,725
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	17	24	$34,751	$36,580
Traverse FWD 4-Door LTZ	17	24	$38,140	$40,575

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2WD 4-Door Citadel

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Durango 2WD 4-Door Citadel	16	23	$37,631	$39,995
Durango 2WD 4-Door Crew	16	23	$33,263	$35,195
Durango 2WD 4-Door R/T	14	20	$34,446	$36,495
Durango 2WD 4-Door SXT	16	23	$28,349	$29,795
Durango AWD 4-Door Citadel	16	23	$39,838	$42,345
Durango AWD 4-Door Crew	16	23	$35,470	$37,545
Durango AWD 4-Door R/T	13	20	$37,017	$39,245
Durango AWD 4-Door SXT	16	23	$30,556	$32,145

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,209

$37,631

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,510

$39,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$542 / month

$667 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Chevrolet Traverse hits a sweet spot for SUV replacers, with none of the flamboyance of a real SUV and more practical gas mileage and interior space.

A composed family hauler most of the time, the 2013 Dodge Durango isn't afraid of getting its hands dirty when it needs to.

TCC Likes

Softer-looking interior
Quiet, controlled ride
Improved infotainment

A sophisticated, refined Dodge
Strong HEMI performance
Good SUV steering

TCC Dislikes

Drives heavy
Gas mileage needs improvement
High cargo floor

Not easy to climb into third-row seat
Some side-to-side ride motion
Low gas mileage; needs more gears

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.60

50.4

Second Leg Room (in)

36.80

38.6

Front Head Room (in)

40.40

39.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

150.8

133.9

Second Hip Room (in)

57.80

42.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.50

58.5

Third Leg Room (in)

33.20

31.5

Second Head Room (in)

39.40

39.8

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

48.30

42.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.00

50.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.30

40.3

Third Head Room (in)

37.80

37.8

Front Hip Room (in)

58.00

57.0

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.10

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

118.90

119.8

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.50

75.8

Track Width, Front (in)

67.30

63.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.20

8.1

Length, Overall (in)

203.70

199.8

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

69.90

71.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

70.3

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)

116.3

84.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.4

17.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x 1.1

13.8 x 1.26

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

13.0 x 0.87

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)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

19.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

37.1

Steering Type

Pwr Rack-&-Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.89

3.67

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/70R17

P265/50R20

Rear Tire Order Code

QPR

TV9

Front Tire Size

P245/70R17

P265/50R20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QPR

TV9

Spare Tire Order Code

QD6

TBK

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

520

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

780

930

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5200

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5200

6200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4844

4905

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

20 X 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

20 X 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.8

14.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

660

750

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

180

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ 3400

260 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

LLT

ERB

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.6L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

281 @ 6300

290 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas/Ethanol V6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

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)

1.842

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

0.83

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.882

3.16

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.872

2.19

Trans Order Code

M7X

DGJ

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.09

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.414

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.742

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.484

3.59

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Traverse

Dodge Durango

Body Style

Sport Utility

Sport Utility Vehicle

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

N/A

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 -

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

Coil-Over Strut

Short-Long Arm

Emissions

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

9.6

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

3 (2012)

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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