Though the same in seating capacity in the cabin per row, these 3-row SUVs by Dodge and General Motors challenge each other for a place in the auto-market from opposite perspectives/directions.
Opposite Perspectives: The Dodge Durango vs the Chevrolet Traverse
For starters, while the 2021 Dodge Durango boasts variants of V8 engine choices and a Rear Wheel Drive (RWD), the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse takes the opposite perspective with its standard V6 engine and a Front Wheel Drive (FWD).
This is the first difference you notice between these two.
Other differences are:
- Where the Dodge Durango seats six or seven adult passengers, the Chevrolet Traverse ups this by 1 passenger and seats seven or eight adult passengers.
- Entertainment and information are delivered in different screen sizes. For the 2021 Durango, they are delivered in/from a 10.1” Uconnect 5 entertainment system with infotainment messengers from Amazon (Amazon Alexa), Apple (Apple CarPlay) and Google (Android Auto) whereas for the 2021 Traverse, they are delivered in/from a 7”/8” touchscreen entertainment system with infotainment messengers from these duo: Apple and Google.
- Engine options for the Durango are available in three(3) V8 variants: a 5.7L V8 engine available in Rear Wheel Drive or All Wheel Drive, a 6.4L V8 engine providing 475horsepower strength and a supercharged V8 engine providing 710horsepower strength; add these to the one(1) V6 engine available in the Durango: the 3.6L V6 engine. Compare that with the 3.6L V6 engine which comes with 9-speed automatic transmission in the Traverse and you will see a vast difference.
- It is in the cargo volume that the Dodge Durango falls a bit short. Where the Traverse has 98.2 cubic feet of space for its passengers, the Durango delivers less 13.1 cubic feet of space (85.1 cubic feet of space is the precise figure). However, we believe this roomy cargo space from the Chevrolet Traverse is to make up for its additional passenger seating capacity over the Dodge Durango.
If you are in the market for an SUV that is strong, delivers great engine power on the road, and has just the right amount of seating space and cargo availability for your family, the 2021 Dodge is preferable.
Our Island CDJR team stands for the Dodge Durango, anytime, every day. Come see it at 1239 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10305-1901 for special pricing, savings, and auto-financing options (we have the 2021 Dodge Durango in stock). You can also call our Sales team at 877-711-3310.