Dodge Durango vs Chevrolet Traverse
Overview | |
MSRP$38,995 | MSRP$40,700 |
Listings1007 | Listings930 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe oldest new vehicle on sale in 2026 is the Dodge Durango. While a 15-year age statement is a positive attribute for Scotch whisky, on a car it is a repellant. Save for minor alterations, the Durango has been sold exactly as it is since 2010, and its Mercedes ML-Class chassis is older still. Yet this three-row SUV has all the power, most of the technology, and a lot of the practicality that buyers expect in a modern midsize SUV for not a lot of money. Verdict: For buyers who like V8s and analog controls, the Durango is the next and only stop. | |
Reviews SummaryRedesigned in 2024, the 2025 Traverse gets a few additional changes. The base LS trim level disappears and the upscale High Country trim level is new. Chevrolet also makes the formerly optional Trailering Package standard equipment—so it’s easier to take advantage of the Traverse’s 5,000-pound towing capacity—and a new Sun and Wheel Package is available. Those updates broaden this Chevy’s appeal but do not address perceived quality issues related to the powertrain and interior materials. Verdict: Chevy gets a lot of things right with the 2025 Traverse. However, there are head-scratchers related to quality and usability. From the unpleasant engine note and cheap interior plastics to the fussy wiper controls and aggravating third-row folding process, the Traverse regularly draws unfavorable attention to itself. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 295 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 328 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower295 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower328 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City18 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 295 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 328 hp I4 |
Torque260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque326 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower295 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower328 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.2 cu ft | Cargo Space22.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight4875 lbs | Curb Weight4504 lbs |
Height72.1 in | Height70.9 in |
Length200.8 in | Length204.5 in |
Width85.5 in | Width87.9 in |
Wheelbase119.8 in | Wheelbase121.0 in |
Maximum Payload1440 lbs | Maximum Payload1669 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity6200 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $38,995 | $40,700 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The oldest new vehicle on sale in 2026 is the Dodge Durango. While a 15-year age statement is a positive attribute for Scotch whisky, on a car it is a repellant. Save for minor alterations, the Durango has been sold exactly as it is since 2010, and its Mercedes ML-Class chassis is older still. Yet this three-row SUV has all the power, most of the technology, and a lot of the practicality that buyers expect in a modern midsize SUV for not a lot of money. Verdict: For buyers who like V8s and analog controls, the Durango is the next and only stop. | Redesigned in 2024, the 2025 Traverse gets a few additional changes. The base LS trim level disappears and the upscale High Country trim level is new. Chevrolet also makes the formerly optional Trailering Package standard equipment—so it’s easier to take advantage of the Traverse’s 5,000-pound towing capacity—and a new Sun and Wheel Package is available. Those updates broaden this Chevy’s appeal but do not address perceived quality issues related to the powertrain and interior materials. Verdict: Chevy gets a lot of things right with the 2025 Traverse. However, there are head-scratchers related to quality and usability. From the unpleasant engine note and cheap interior plastics to the fussy wiper controls and aggravating third-row folding process, the Traverse regularly draws unfavorable attention to itself. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 295 hp V6 | 2.5L 328 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 295 hp @ 6400 rpm | 328 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 18 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 295 hp V6 | 2.5L 328 hp I4 |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 326 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | 295 hp @ 6400 rpm | 328 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.2 cu ft | 22.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4875 lbs | 4504 lbs |
Height | 72.1 in | 70.9 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 204.5 in |
Width | 85.5 in | 87.9 in |
Wheelbase | 119.8 in | 121.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1440 lbs | 1669 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 6200 lbs | 5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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