Compare 2014 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2014 Dodge Durango vs 2014 Ford Explorer

2014 Chevrolet Traverse
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2014 Dodge Durango
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2014 Ford Explorer
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AWD 4-Door LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Traverse AWD 4-Door LS 16 23 $31,483 $32,795
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT 16 23 $34,209 $36,010
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT w/2LT 16 23 $36,921 $38,865
Traverse AWD 4-Door LTZ 16 23 $40,659 $43,255
Traverse FWD 4-Door LS 17 24 $29,563 $30,795
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT 17 24 $32,309 $34,010
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT 17 24 $35,021 $36,865
Traverse FWD 4-Door LTZ 17 24 $38,779 $41,255
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2WD 4-Door Citadel
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Durango 2WD 4-Door Citadel 18 25 $39,026 $40,995
Durango 2WD 4-Door Limited 18 25 $34,886 $36,495
Durango 2WD 4-Door R/T 14 23 $37,462 $39,295
Durango 2WD 4-Door SXT 18 25 $29,506 $29,995
Durango AWD 4-Door Citadel 17 24 $41,304 $43,395
Durango AWD 4-Door Limited 17 24 $37,164 $38,895
Durango AWD 4-Door R/T 14 22 $39,740 $41,695
Durango AWD 4-Door SXT 17 24 $31,832 $32,395
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4WD 4-Door Base
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Base 17 23 $30,173 $32,015
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Limited 17 23 $37,393 $40,100
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Sport 16 22 $38,862 $41,675
Explorer 4WD 4-Door XLT 17 23 $32,544 $34,900
Explorer FWD 4-Door Base 17 24 $28,288 $30,015
Explorer FWD 4-Door Limited 17 24 $35,528 $38,100
Explorer FWD 4-Door XLT 17 24 $30,679 $32,900

Pricing

Invoice Price
$31,483
$39,026
$30,173

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$32,795
$40,995
$32,015

Monthly Payment Estimate
$547 / month
$683 / month
$534 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
8.0
8.4
8.6

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2014 Chevrolet Traverse offers up all the practicality, space, and features that will make a big family happy--provided you prefer an understated style. The 2014 Dodge Durango is a great family hauler, and a top-notch utility infielder when you need extra brawn—made better this year with some important upgrades. The 2014 Ford Explorer does build on its heritage, but on-road fluency and passenger comfort are clearly at center stage.

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Fuel Economy

City
16 mpg 18 mpg 17 mpg

Highway
23 mpg 25 mpg 23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle - Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)
57.60 50.4 50.8

Second Leg Room (in)
36.80 38.6 39.8

Front Head Room (in)
40.40 39.9 41.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)
150.8 - 151.7

Second Hip Room (in)
57.80 56 56.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)
61.50 58.5 61.3

Third Leg Room (in)
33.20 31.5 33.2

Second Head Room (in)
39.40 39.8 40.5

Passenger Capacity
8 7 7

Third Hip Room (in)
48.30 42.8 40.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)
61.00 58.3 61

Front Leg Room (in)
41.30 40.3 40.6

Third Head Room (in)
37.80 37.8 37.8

Front Hip Room (in)
58.00 57 57.3

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - 32.2 -

Track Width, Rear (in)
67.10 64.1 67

Wheelbase (in)
118.90 119.8 112.6

Rear Door Opening Height (in)
NA - -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.50 75.8 78.9

Track Width, Front (in)
67.30 63.9 67

Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.20 8.2 7.6

Length, Overall (in)
203.70 201.2 197.1

Rear Door Opening Width (in)
NA - -

Height, Overall (in)
69.90 71.6 71

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
70.3 47.7 43.8

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 80.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA - -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
24.4 17.2 21

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x 1.1 13.8 12.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 0.8 13 12.8

Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)
- 4-Wheel -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.0 24.6 18.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A - -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.1 - -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.4 37.1 38.9

Steering Type
Pwr Rack-&-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.89 - -

Tires

Rear Tire Size
P245/70R17 P265/50TR20 P245/65TR17

Rear Tire Order Code
QPR TV9 NA

Front Tire Size
P245/70R17 P265/50TR20 P245/65TR17

Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Compact

Front Tire Order Code
QPR TV9 NA

Spare Tire Order Code
QD6 NA NA

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
520 500 200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
780 500 200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5200 5000 2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5200 5000 2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 5000 2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4844 4905 4697

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
- 6500 -

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 20 X 8 17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - Compact Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 20 X 8 17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
11.8 - -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
660 700 650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170 180 175

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
- 700 -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
266 @ 3400 260 @ 4800 255 @ 4000

Engine Order Code
LLT ERB 998-1

Displacement
3.6L/217 3.6 L/220 3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
281 @ 6300 290 @ 6400 290 @ 6500

Engine Type
Gas V6 Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System
Direct Injection Sequential MPI Sequential MPI

Engine Oil Cooler
- Regular Duty -

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
23 25 23

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 18 17

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
19 20 19

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
NA - -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.842 2.11 1.84

Trans Type
6 8 6

Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA - -

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.000 1.28 1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.882 3.29 2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.872 3.14 2.87

Trans Order Code
M7X DFL 44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.16 - 3.65

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.414 1.67 1.41

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA - -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.742 1.00 0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.484 4.71 4.48

Trans PTO Access
- No -

Transfer Case Power Take Off
- No -

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.84 -

Transfer Case Model
- None -

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.67 -

Summary

Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Traverse Dodge Durango Ford Explorer

Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility Sport Utility

Body Code
- S -

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA - -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs - Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - -

Suspension Type - Rear
Linked H-Arm Multi-Link Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs - Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - -

Suspension Type - Front
Coil-Over Strut Short And Long Arm Strut

Axle Type - Front
- Independent -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
- 3.45 -

Axle Type - Rear
- Independent -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
- 3.45 -

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.7 9.0 9.5

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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