2015 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2015 Mazda CX-9

2015 Chevrolet Traverse

2015 Mazda CX-9

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Traverse AWD 4-Door LS	16	23	$31,675	$32,995
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	16	23	$34,005	$35,795
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	16	23	$36,380	$38,295
Traverse AWD 4-Door LTZ	16	23	$41,298	$43,935
Traverse FWD 4-Door LS	17	24	$29,755	$30,995
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	17	24	$32,105	$33,795
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	17	24	$34,480	$36,295
Traverse FWD 4-Door LTZ	17	24	$39,418	$41,935

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AWD 4-Door Grand Touring

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-9 AWD 4-Door Grand Touring	16	22	$34,658	$36,625
CX-9 AWD 4-Door Sport	16	22	$29,885	$31,575
CX-9 AWD 4-Door Touring	16	22	$32,243	$34,070
CX-9 FWD 4-Door Grand Touring	17	24	$33,157	$35,035
CX-9 FWD 4-Door Sport	17	24	$28,382	$29,985
CX-9 FWD 4-Door Touring	17	24	$30,739	$32,480

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,675

$34,658

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,995

$36,625

Monthly Payment Estimate

$550 / month

$610 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Chevy Traverse may look a little sedate, but it offers plenty of comfort and practicality for the whole family.

The 2015 Mazda CX-9 isn't as efficient as Mazda's latest offerings, but it manages to put the same kind of smile on the driver's face as the brand's smaller offerings.

TCC Likes

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

Sporty look
Space-efficient tall-wagon interior
Comfortable seats

TCC Dislikes

Unimpressive gas mileage
Drives heavy
High load floor

Harsh ride, especially with optional 20-inch wheels
With the third row up, not much cargo space

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.60

56.9

Second Leg Room (in)

36.80

39.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.40

39.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

150.8

139.4

Second Hip Room (in)

57.80

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.50

59.4

Third Leg Room (in)

33.20

32.4

Second Head Room (in)

39.40

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

48.30

43.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.00

58.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.30

40.9

Third Head Room (in)

37.80

35.4

Front Hip Room (in)

58.00

56.5

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

30.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.10

64.7

Wheelbase (in)

118.90

113.2

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.50

76.2

Track Width, Front (in)

67.30

65.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.20

Length, Overall (in)

203.70

200.2

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

Height, Overall (in)

69.90

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

48.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

70.3

48.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

58.5

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

34.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

116.3

100.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.4

17.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

46.1

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

12.8

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

20.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

37.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack-&-Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.89

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/70R17

P245/50VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

QPR

Front Tire Size

P245/70R17

P245/50VR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QPR

Spare Tire Order Code

QD6

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

520

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

520

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5200

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5200

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4841

4559

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

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ 3400

270 @ 4250

Engine Order Code

LLT

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.7 L/227

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

281 @ 6300

273 @ 6250

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

1.55

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.882

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.872

2.37

Trans Order Code

M7X

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.46

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.414

1.15

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.742

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.484

4.15

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Traverse

Mazda CX-9

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

9.3

9.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

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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