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Compare Chevrolet Traverse vs Volkswagen Touareg

Chevrolet Traverse
2021 Chevrolet Traverse
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$29,800
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Volkswagen Touareg
2017 Volkswagen Touareg
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$49,495
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 23 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
8 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Chevrolet Traverse
Side View
Dashboard
15
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Volkswagen Touareg
2015-2017 Volkswagen Touareg Rear View
2015-2017 Volkswagen Touareg Interior Front View
31
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
3.6-liter V6 Gas
Horsepower
310 hp @ 6800 rpm
280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
266 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39 ft
39 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
18" x TBD
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x TBD
18" x 8"

Tires

Front Tire
P255/65R18
P255/55HR18
Rear Tire
P255/65R18
P255/55HR18
Spare Tire
T135/70R18
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
21 MPG
19 MPG
City
18 MPG
17 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.4 Tons/yr
9.2 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19.4 gallons
26.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
349.2 miles
448.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
523.8 miles
607.2 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
204.3 in
N/A
Height
70.7 in
68.2 in
Max Width
78.6 in
76.4 in
Front Width
67.3 in
65.2 in
Rear Width
67 in
66 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
113.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
8 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41 in
41.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
41.3 in
39.6 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
62.1 in
59.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
58.1 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.4 in
36.7 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40 in
38.9 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
62.2 in
56.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
56.9 in
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
33.5 in
N/A
Third Row Headroom
38.2 in
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
57.5 in
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
48.5 in
N/A

Weight and Towing

Maximum Towing Capacity
N/A
7,716 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
98.2 ft³
64 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
57.8 ft³
32.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
23 ft³
32.1 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Black Oak Brown Metallic
  • Canyon Gray Metallic
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Deep Red Metallic
  • Moonlight Blue Pearl
  • Pure White
  • Reef Blue Metallic
  • Reflex Silver Metallic
  • Sand Gold Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black, Premium cloth seat trim
  • Black Anthracite, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Cornsilk Beige, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Not Available
Standard
A/C
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Warranty Note
Preliminary 2020 Warranty Note
N/A
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