2014 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2014 Nissan Pathfinder

2014 Chevrolet Traverse

2014 Nissan Pathfinder

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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 Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door Platinum	20	26	$36,830	$39,950
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door Platinum Hybrid	25	28	$39,592	$42,950
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door S	20	26	$26,942	$29,210
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door SL	20	26	$32,503	$35,250
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door SL Hybrid	25	28	$35,264	$38,250
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door SV	20	26	$29,787	$32,300
Pathfinder 2WD 4-Door SV Hybrid	25	28	$32,548	$35,300
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door Platinum	19	25	$38,303	$41,550
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door Platinum Hybrid	25	27	$41,065	$44,550
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door S	19	25	$28,415	$30,810
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door SL	19	25	$33,976	$36,850
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door SL Hybrid	25	27	$36,738	$39,850
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door SV	19	25	$31,260	$33,900
Pathfinder 4WD 4-Door SV Hybrid	25	27	$34,022	$36,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,483

$36,830

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,795

$39,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$547 / month

$666 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.0

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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.

With a new hybrid model, the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder has the Toyota Highlander and its hybrid model in its sights.

TCC Likes

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

Spacious interior
Clever folding second row
Composed, quiet ride

TCC Dislikes

Drives heavy
Unimpressive gas mileage
High load floor

Interior materials drab
Far from a sportscar
Base model missing Bluetooth

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Small SUV 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.60

57.1

Second Leg Room (in)

36.80

41.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.40

42.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

150.8

157.8

Second Hip Room (in)

57.80

56.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.50

60.7

Third Leg Room (in)

33.20

30.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.40

39.4

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

48.30

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.00

60.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.30

42.3

Third Head Room (in)

37.80

37.8

Front Hip Room (in)

58.00

56.8

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.10

65.7

Wheelbase (in)

118.90

114.2

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.50

77.2

Track Width, Front (in)

67.30

65.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.20

Length, Overall (in)

203.70

197.2

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

Height, Overall (in)

69.90

69.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

51.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

70.3

47.8

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

45.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

31.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

78.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

116.3

79.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

19.8

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

12.6

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

12.1

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

19.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

38.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack-&-Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.89

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/70R17

P235/55SR20

Rear Tire Order Code

QPR

Front Tire Size

P245/70R17

P235/55SR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QPR

Spare Tire Order Code

QD6

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

520

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

780

500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5200

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5200

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4844

4345

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

20 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

20 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

660

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ 3400

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

LLT

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

281 @ 6300

260 @ 6400

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

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.882

1.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.872

Trans Order Code

M7X

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

5.58

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.414

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.742

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.484

2.37 - 0.44

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Traverse

Nissan Pathfinder

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

8.1

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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Pricing

Invoice Price

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Third Leg Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Third Head Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Tires

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)