2020 Volvo XC90 vs 2021 Chevrolet Traverse
Overview | |
MSRP$48,350 | MSRP$29,800 |
Average price$33,921 | Average price$29,433 |
Listings208 | Listings2010 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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2020 Volvo XC90 Reviews SummaryThe XC90 has been one of our favorite family shuttles for 18 model years. This 3-row Volvo continues for 2020 as it was during its 2016 redesign, which brought dramatic new design language, chassis architecture, electrified powertrains, infotainment, and semi-automated driving capability. Among midsize SUVs, the XC90 is among the few I would recommend without any hesitation. Families who can afford to splurge will find a stylish and pampering truck that's built upon decades of safety research, which very few automakers can match. | |
2021 Chevrolet Traverse Reviews SummaryLike a geological core sample, you can chart the evolution of the American family car by looking at the Chevrolet lineup. Go back a few decades and you have tail-finned and wood-paneled station wagons, then Lumina APV “Dustbuster” minivans. Today, you have the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The Traverse is a three-row crossover of the type that has largely eliminated the minivan from showrooms. As the new default choice for larger families, the three-row crossover has spawned a competitive market segment, encompassing the Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Mazda CX-9, Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru Ascent, Toyota Highlander, and Volkswagen Atlas. So buyers aren’t exactly lacking in choices here. The current-generation Traverse dates back to the 2018 model year, so it’s not the newest vehicle in the segment, but still fairly fresh. Chevy had some updates planned for the 2021 model year—including minor styling changes and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity—but they’ve been pushed to 2022. However, these changes don’t appear significant enough to justify waiting around for the 2022 Traverse, which is scheduled to reach dealerships later this year. For 2021, the Traverse is available in L, LS, LT Cloth, LT Leather, RS, Premier, and High Country trim levels, with standard front-wheel drive (FWD) or optional all-wheel drive (AWD). Our test car was an AWD Traverse RS model. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 250 hp I4 | Engine3.6L 310 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 6800 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 250 hp I4 | Engine Name3.6L 310 hp V6 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque266 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 6800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.8 cu ft | Cargo Space23.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4375 lbs | Curb Weight4362 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height70.7 in |
Length195.0 in | Length204.3 in |
Width84.3 in | Width78.6 in |
Wheelbase117.5 in | Wheelbase120.9 in |
Maximum Payload1210 lbs | Maximum Payload1798 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $48,350 | $29,800 |
Average price | $33,921 | $29,433 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The XC90 has been one of our favorite family shuttles for 18 model years. This 3-row Volvo continues for 2020 as it was during its 2016 redesign, which brought dramatic new design language, chassis architecture, electrified powertrains, infotainment, and semi-automated driving capability. Among midsize SUVs, the XC90 is among the few I would recommend without any hesitation. Families who can afford to splurge will find a stylish and pampering truck that's built upon decades of safety research, which very few automakers can match. | Like a geological core sample, you can chart the evolution of the American family car by looking at the Chevrolet lineup. Go back a few decades and you have tail-finned and wood-paneled station wagons, then Lumina APV “Dustbuster” minivans. Today, you have the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse. The Traverse is a three-row crossover of the type that has largely eliminated the minivan from showrooms. As the new default choice for larger families, the three-row crossover has spawned a competitive market segment, encompassing the Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Mazda CX-9, Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru Ascent, Toyota Highlander, and Volkswagen Atlas. So buyers aren’t exactly lacking in choices here. The current-generation Traverse dates back to the 2018 model year, so it’s not the newest vehicle in the segment, but still fairly fresh. Chevy had some updates planned for the 2021 model year—including minor styling changes and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity—but they’ve been pushed to 2022. However, these changes don’t appear significant enough to justify waiting around for the 2022 Traverse, which is scheduled to reach dealerships later this year. For 2021, the Traverse is available in L, LS, LT Cloth, LT Leather, RS, Premier, and High Country trim levels, with standard front-wheel drive (FWD) or optional all-wheel drive (AWD). Our test car was an AWD Traverse RS model. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 250 hp I4 | 3.6L 310 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm | 310 hp @ 6800 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 250 hp I4 | 3.6L 310 hp V6 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 266 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm | 310 hp @ 6800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.8 cu ft | 23.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4375 lbs | 4362 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 70.7 in |
Length | 195.0 in | 204.3 in |
Width | 84.3 in | 78.6 in |
Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 120.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1210 lbs | 1798 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4000 lbs | |
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