2015 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2015 Toyota Highlander

2015 Chevrolet Traverse

2015 Toyota Highlander

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Traverse AWD 4-Door LS	16	23	$31,675	$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 V6 Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 Limited	18	24	$38,027	$41,650
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 LE	18	24	$29,700	$32,530
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 LE Plus	18	24	$31,727	$34,750
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 Limited	18	24	$38,027	$41,650
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 Limited Platinum	18	24	$40,300	$44,140
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 XLE	18	24	$34,740	$38,050
Highlander FWD 4-Door I4 LE	20	25	$27,175	$29,765
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited	19	25	$36,694	$40,190
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 LE	19	25	$28,366	$31,070
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 LE Plus	19	25	$30,394	$33,290
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited	19	25	$36,694	$40,190
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited Platinum	19	25	$38,968	$42,680
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 XLE	19	25	$33,407	$36,590
Highlander Hybrid AWD 4-Door Limited	27	28	$43,688	$47,850
Highlander Hybrid AWD 4-Door Limited Platinum	27	28	$45,961	$50,340

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,675

$38,027

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,995

$41,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$550 / month

$694 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.2

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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 Toyota Highlander offers a versatile and stylish alternative to the minivan, with available all-wheel drive and a thoughtfully designed interior.

TCC Likes

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

Four-cylinder, six-cylinder, or hybrid
Second-row flexibility
Solid connectivity features

TCC Dislikes

Unimpressive gas mileage
Drives heavy
High load floor

Powertrains running in place
Will hybrid's real-world mileage vary?
Dash can look busy

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.60

Second Leg Room (in)

36.80

38.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.40

39.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

150.8

142.2

Second Hip Room (in)

57.80

57.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.50

59.3

Third Leg Room (in)

33.20

27.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.40

39.6

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

48.30

45.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.00

59.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.30

44.2

Third Head Room (in)

37.80

35.9

Front Hip Room (in)

58.00

57.2

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.10

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

118.90

109.8

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.50

75.8

Track Width, Front (in)

67.30

64.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.20

Length, Overall (in)

203.70

191.1

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

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

83.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.4

13.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x 1.1

12.9

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

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

19.2

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

P245/55SR19

Rear Tire Order Code

QPR

Front Tire Size

P245/70R17

P245/55SR19

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)

520

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)

4841

4508

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

19 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

248 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

LLT

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

281 @ 6300

270 @ 6200

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

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.882

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.872

1.90

Trans Order Code

M7X

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

4.15

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.414

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.742

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.484

3.30

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Traverse

Toyota Highlander

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

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Coil-Over Strut

Strut

Emissions

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

9.3

8.8 (Est)

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

3.0 (Est)

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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