GMC Yukon XL vs Chevrolet Traverse
Overview | |
Years produced2000-Present | Years produced2009-Present |
MSRP$51,015 | MSRP$40,800 |
Listings920 | Listings1588 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryAs a three-row crossover SUV, the Traverse has advantages over both minivans and full-size body-on-frame SUVs, but it also falls short in some ways. The same goes for the Traverse versus its competition. It rides better than full-size models but can’t tow as much, and it has a similar amount of space to a minivan but is less accessible. Verdict: The Traverse provides the space and ride quality that sets crossovers apart from body-on-frame SUVs, but it lacks some of the refinement of its rivals. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine5.3L 355 hp V8 Flex Fuel Vehicle | Engine2.5L 328 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity9 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower355 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower328 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name5.3L 355 hp V8 Flex Fuel Vehicle | Engine Name2.5L 328 hp I4 |
Torque383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque326 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower355 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower328 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity9 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space39.3 cu ft | Cargo Space22.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight5536 lbs | Curb Weight4504 lbs |
Height74.4 in | Height70.9 in |
Length224.3 in | Length204.5 in |
Width80.5 in | Width87.9 in |
Wheelbase130.0 in | Wheelbase121.0 in |
Maximum Payload1633 lbs | Maximum Payload1669 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8300 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity6300 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2000-Present | 2009-Present |
MSRP | $51,015 | $40,800 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | As a three-row crossover SUV, the Traverse has advantages over both minivans and full-size body-on-frame SUVs, but it also falls short in some ways. The same goes for the Traverse versus its competition. It rides better than full-size models but can’t tow as much, and it has a similar amount of space to a minivan but is less accessible. Verdict: The Traverse provides the space and ride quality that sets crossovers apart from body-on-frame SUVs, but it lacks some of the refinement of its rivals. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 5.3L 355 hp V8 Flex Fuel Vehicle | 2.5L 328 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 9 | 8 |
Horsepower | 355 hp @ 5600 rpm | 328 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 16 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.3L 355 hp V8 Flex Fuel Vehicle | 2.5L 328 hp I4 |
Torque | 383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 326 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | 355 hp @ 5600 rpm | 328 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 9 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 39.3 cu ft | 22.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5536 lbs | 4504 lbs |
Height | 74.4 in | 70.9 in |
Length | 224.3 in | 204.5 in |
Width | 80.5 in | 87.9 in |
Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 121.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1633 lbs | 1669 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8300 lbs | 5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 6300 lbs | 5000 lbs |

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