2017 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2017 Nissan Pathfinder

2017 Chevrolet Traverse

2017 Nissan Pathfinder

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Traverse AWD 4-Door LS	15	22	$31,635	$33,300
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	15	22	$34,295	$36,100
Traverse AWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	15	22	$36,717	$38,650
Traverse AWD 4-Door Premier	15	22	$41,842	$44,045
Traverse FWD 4-Door LS w/1LS	15	22	$29,735	$31,300
Traverse FWD 4-Door LS w/1SM	15	22	$28,556	$28,700
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	15	22	$32,395	$34,100
Traverse FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	15	22	$34,817	$36,650
Traverse FWD 4-Door Premier	15	22	$39,942	$42,045

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4x4 Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pathfinder 4x4 Platinum	19	26	$40,658	$43,760
Pathfinder 4x4 S	19	26	$29,726	$31,980
Pathfinder 4x4 SL	19	26	$35,118	$37,790
Pathfinder 4x4 SV	19	26	$32,223	$34,670
Pathfinder FWD Platinum	20	27	$39,089	$42,070
Pathfinder FWD S	20	27	$28,158	$30,290
Pathfinder FWD SL	20	27	$33,550	$36,100
Pathfinder FWD SV	20	27	$30,654	$32,980

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,635

$40,658

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,300

$43,760

Monthly Payment Estimate

$555 / month

$729 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse has aged gracefully; it's still one of GM's best minivan replacements.

The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder offers good space for seven in a composed, quiet environment and it manages a some decent capability for off-road duty and towing.

TCC Likes

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

Clever folding second row
Spacious interior
Composed, quiet ride

TCC Dislikes

Unimpressive gas mileage
Drives heavy
High load floor

Stiff ride compared to its rivals
Drab interior materials
Occasional lag in power delivery

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.60

57.1

Second Leg Room (in)

36.80

41.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.40

41.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

150.8

120

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

38.5

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

36.5

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)

- TBD -

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

198.5

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

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)

- TBD -

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

P235/55HR20

Rear Tire Order Code

QPR

Front Tire Size

P245/70R17

P235/55HR20

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

600

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5200

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5200

6000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

6000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4956

4660

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

259 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

LLT

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

281 @ 6300

284 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas V6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

N/A

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

2.31

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

Trans Order Code

M7X

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

5.25

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

2.41 - 0.38

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Traverse

Nissan Pathfinder

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

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

10.4

8.4

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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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