Model Year | 2016 | 2015 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 119.8 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 203.7 in | 201.2 in | 2.5 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 75.8 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 70.9 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 4646 lb. | 4756 lb. | -110 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 58.5 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 57.0 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 58.3 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 56.0 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.6 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 50.4 in | 7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 42.8 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 31.5 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 70.3 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 | 22.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.3 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | 31.8 ft3 |
2016 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I bought this vehicle to be able to transport my grandchildren back and forth between New Jersey and Ohio. I have the 2LT version with four captains chairs and really enjoy the convienence of not having to move a middle row seat to allow one of them to get into the "way back". Having three kids jammed together in a middle seat for an 8 hour drive is courting disaster--that's why I needed that third seat. Everyone has plenty of space. Normally I find any drive over 4 hours a bit uncomfortable but the seat and driver's position was very relaxing and comfortable. This particular vehicle has the most room for storage behind the third seat than any in its class. It is only beat by minivans and they just aren't my kind of vehicle. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2015 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review |
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