2013 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2013 Toyota Highlander

2013 Chevrolet Traverse

2013 Toyota Highlander

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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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4WD 4-Door V6

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6	17	22	$29,074	$31,845
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6 Limited	17	22	$35,972	$39,400
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6 Plus	17	22	$30,402	$33,300
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6 SE	17	22	$32,876	$36,010
Highlander FWD 4-Door I4	20	25	$26,494	$29,020
Highlander FWD 4-Door I4 Plus	20	25	$27,824	$30,475
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6	18	24	$27,751	$30,395
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited	18	24	$34,649	$37,950
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Plus	18	24	$29,079	$31,850
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 SE	18	24	$31,553	$34,560
Highlander Hybrid 4WD 4-Door	28	28	$36,956	$40,170
Highlander Hybrid 4WD 4-Door Limited	28	28	$42,428	$46,370

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,209

$29,074

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,510

$31,845

Monthly Payment Estimate

$542 / month

$531 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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7.6

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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.

No matter which facet or dimension you measure--except excitement--the 2013 Toyota Highlander offers competent performance, great space, and good value.

TCC Likes

Softer-looking interior
Quiet, controlled ride
Improved infotainment

High gas mileage on four-cylinders, Hybrids
Flexible interior seating
Ride is well-isolated and quiet

TCC Dislikes

Drives heavy
Gas mileage needs improvement
High cargo floor

Drives bigger than it is
Too-light steering
Third-row seat is small, tough to get to

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)

57.60

55.0

Second Leg Room (in)

36.80

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.40

40.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

150.8

145.7

Second Hip Room (in)

57.80

56.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.50

59.7

Third Leg Room (in)

33.20

29.9

Second Head Room (in)

39.40

40.1

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

48.30

42.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.00

59.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.30

43.2

Third Head Room (in)

37.80

36.3

Front Hip Room (in)

58.00

56.7

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.10

64.0

Wheelbase (in)

118.90

109.8

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.50

75.2

Track Width, Front (in)

67.30

64.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.20

8.1

Length, Overall (in)

203.70

188.4

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

69.90

68.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

70.3

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)

116.3

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)

13.0 x 0.8

12.2 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

19.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

17.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

38.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack-&-Pinion

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

QD6

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

520

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

780

300

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5200

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5200

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4844

4266

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

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)

170

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ 3400

248 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

LLT

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.5L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

281 @ 6300

270 @ 6200

Engine Type

Gas 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

1.52

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

4-Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

0.76

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.882

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.872

2.36

Trans Order Code

M7X

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.48

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.414

1.05

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.742

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.484

4.24

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Traverse

Toyota Highlander

Body Style

Sport Utility

Sport Utility Vehicle

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.55

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.02

Suspension Type - Rear

Linked H-Arm

MacPherson Strut

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

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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