2014 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2014 Ford Explorer

2014 Chevrolet Traverse

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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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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,483

$30,173

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,795

$32,015

Monthly Payment Estimate

$547 / month

$534 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.6

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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 Ford Explorer does build on its heritage, but on-road fluency and passenger comfort are clearly at center stage.

TCC Likes

Loads of passenger space
Quiet, controlled ride
Simple, effective MyLink infotainment

Stocky SUV look, in a crossover
Lots of passenger space
Great ride quality

TCC Dislikes

Drives heavy
Unimpressive gas mileage
High load floor

Not much ruggedness under it all
Steep learning curve for MyFord Touch
Lower-power turbo four costs more

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.60

50.8

Second Leg Room (in)

36.80

39.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.40

41.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

150.8

151.7

Second Hip Room (in)

57.80

56.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.50

61.3

Third Leg Room (in)

33.20

33.2

Second Head Room (in)

39.40

40.5

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

48.30

40.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.00

Front Leg Room (in)

41.30

40.6

Third Head Room (in)

37.80

37.8

Front Hip Room (in)

58.00

57.3

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.10

Wheelbase (in)

118.90

112.6

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.50

78.9

Track Width, Front (in)

67.30

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.20

7.6

Length, Overall (in)

203.70

197.1

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

Height, Overall (in)

69.90

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

70.3

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

80.7

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

12.8

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

12.8

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.0

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

38.9

Steering Type

Pwr Rack-&-Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.89

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/70R17

P245/65TR17

Rear Tire Order Code

QPR

Front Tire Size

P245/70R17

P245/65TR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

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

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5200

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5200

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4844

4697

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

660

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

175

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ 3400

255 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LLT

998-1

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

281 @ 6300

290 @ 6500

Engine Type

Gas V6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

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

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.882

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.872

2.87

Trans Order Code

M7X

44J

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.65

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.414

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.742

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.484

4.48

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Traverse

Ford Explorer

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

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

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Coil-Over Strut

Strut

Emissions

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

9.7

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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