2015 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2015 Toyota Highlander

2015 Chevrolet Traverse

2015 Toyota Highlander

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FWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD 4-Door LS	17	24	$29,755	$30,995
AWD 4-Door LS	16	23	$31,675	$32,995
FWD 4-Door LT	17	24	$32,105	$33,795
AWD 4-Door LT	16	23	$34,005	$35,795
FWD 4-Door LTZ	17	24	$39,418	$41,935
AWD 4-Door LTZ	16	23	$41,298	$43,935

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FWD 4-Door I4 LE

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,755

$27,175

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,995

$29,765

Monthly Payment Estimate

$517 / month

$496 / 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

17 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.50

59.3

Third Leg Room (in)

33.20

27.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.40

39.9

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

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.60

Second Leg Room (in)

36.80

38.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.40

40.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

150.8

145

Second Hip Room (in)

57.80

57.1

Exterior Dimensions

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

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

Height, Overall (in)

69.90

68.1

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.10

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

118.90

109.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

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

83.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.4

13.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x 1.1

12.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.0

19.2

Steering

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

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/70R17

P245/60SR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QPR

Spare Tire Order Code

QD6

Rear Tire Size

P245/70R17

P245/60SR18

Rear Tire Order Code

QPR

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

520

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

520

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5200

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5200

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4647

4134

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

18 X 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

660

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

281 @ 6300

185 @ 5800

Engine Type

Gas V6

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ 3400

184 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

LLT

Displacement

3.6L/217

2.7 L/163

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

1.90

Trans Order Code

M7V

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

4.36

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.61

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

3.30

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.42

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Traverse

Toyota Highlander

Suspension

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

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

5.0 (Est)

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

9.3

8.0 (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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