2016 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2016 Dodge Durango

2016 Chevrolet Traverse

2016 Dodge Durango

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Traverse AWD 4-Door LS	15	22	$31,876	$33,205
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	15	22	$34,204	$36,005
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	15	22	$36,579	$38,505
Traverse AWD 4-Door LTZ	15	22	$41,496	$44,145
Traverse FWD 4-Door LS w/1LS	15	22	$29,956	$31,205
Traverse FWD 4-Door LS w/1SM	15	22	$28,556	$28,700
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	15	22	$32,304	$34,005
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	15	22	$34,679	$36,505
Traverse FWD 4-Door LTZ	15	22	$39,616	$42,145

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2WD 4-Door Citadel

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Durango 2WD 4-Door Citadel	19	27	$39,740	$41,295
Durango 2WD 4-Door Citadel Anodized Platinum	19	27	$39,740	$41,295
Durango 2WD 4-Door Limited	19	27	$35,741	$36,995
Durango 2WD 4-Door R/T	14	22	$40,391	$41,995
Durango 2WD 4-Door SXT	19	27	$30,305	$30,495
Durango AWD 4-Door Citadel	18	25	$42,238	$43,895
Durango AWD 4-Door Citadel Anodized Platinum	18	25	$42,238	$43,895
Durango AWD 4-Door Limited	18	25	$38,239	$39,595
Durango AWD 4-Door R/T	14	22	$42,889	$44,595
Durango AWD 4-Door SXT	18	25	$32,855	$33,095

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,876

$39,740

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,205

$41,295

Monthly Payment Estimate

$553 / month

$688 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Chevy Traverse is a smooth and comfortable alternative to the minivan or full-size SUV.

The 2016 Dodge Durango hits a sweet spot between crossovers and SUVs—if you're willing to overlook the thirst, that is.

TCC Likes

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

Hemi V-8 performance and character
Feels substantial and refined
Confident steering feel

TCC Dislikes

Unimpressive gas mileage
Drives heavy
High load floor

Third-row access is difficult
Ride can be busy
Gas mileage is so very low

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.60

50.4

Second Leg Room (in)

36.80

38.6

Front Head Room (in)

40.40

39.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

150.8

Second Hip Room (in)

57.80

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.50

58.5

Third Leg Room (in)

33.20

31.5

Second Head Room (in)

39.40

39.8

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

48.30

42.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.00

58.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.30

40.3

Third Head Room (in)

37.80

37.8

Front Hip Room (in)

58.00

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

32.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.10

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

118.90

119.8

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.50

75.8

Track Width, Front (in)

67.30

63.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.20

8.1

Length, Overall (in)

203.70

201.2

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

Height, Overall (in)

69.90

70.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

70.3

47.7

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

84.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.4

17.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x 1.1

13.8

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

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.0

24.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

37.1

Steering Type

Pwr Rack-&-Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.89

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/70R17

P265/50TR20

Rear Tire Order Code

QPR

TKY

Front Tire Size

P245/70R17

P265/50TR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QPR

TKY

Spare Tire Order Code

QD6

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

520

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

520

620

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5200

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5200

6200

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

6200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4956

4905

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6500

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

20 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

20 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

660

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

650

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

266 @ 3400

260 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LLT

ERC

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.6 L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

281 @ 6300

295 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas V6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

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)

1.80

2.11

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

3.29

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

3.14

Trans Order Code

M7X

DFL

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

4.71

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Transfer Case Model

None

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Traverse

Dodge Durango

Body Style

Sport Utility

Body Code

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

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

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Coil-Over Strut

Short And Long Arm

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.27

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.27

Emissions

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

10.4

8.0

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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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