2020 Dodge Durango vs 2020 Chevrolet Traverse
Purchasing a new vehicle is a big decision. When it comes it purchasing one for your family, you want to make sure it has enough space to fit everyone, delivers a comfortable ride, and has all the features you are looking for. Narrowing down the field of which SUVs to look at can be rather tiresome, so we took the liberty of comparing two three-row SUVs against each other so you can easily choose which one is the right fit for you and your family. Below we will be looking at the 2020 Dodge Durango with several engines to choose from, an available rear entertainment system, and heated front and rear seats, and the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse with smartphone integration, heated front seats, and available AWD.
2020 Dodge DurangoPower & Handling
The Durango boasts a mighty engine lineup and with big muscle comes big capability. The 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine that comes standard on the SRT delivers best-in-class 8,700 pounds of available V8 towing capacity and comes standard with AWD. The engine also delivers 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. Next in the power lineup is the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 that delivers 360 horsepower, 390 lb-ft of torque, and can tow up to 7,400 pounds. The standard engine for the lineup is the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 that makes 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.
2020 Chevrolet Traverse Power & Handling
Under the hood of each 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, you will find a 3.6-liter V6 engine. The engine pumps out 310 horsepower, 266 lb-ft of torque, and can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. The engine comes mated with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel-drive is the standard drivetrain for the Traverse, but you can opt for all-wheel-drive.
2020 Dodge DurangoFeatures & Design
The 2020 Dodge Durango is a competent family hauler at any trim level. The base SXT kicks things off with a 7-inch touchscreen that works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The SXT also comes with three-zone climate control, power-folding third-row headrests, and load-leveling suspension. The GT takes on a power liftgate, remote start, and satellite radio. The Citadel adds luxury features like leather upholstery, an 8.4-inch touchscreen, navigation, heated front and second-row seats, and a nine-speaker sound system. The R/T and SRT add performance features like Brembo brakes, a performance-tuned suspension, and more. Optional features for the Durango include a dual-screen rear entertainment system, ventilated seats, and adaptive cruise control.
2020 Chevrolet Traverse Features & Design
The Chevrolet Traverse model lineup starts off with the L which comes with smartphone integration, a 7-inch touchscreen, cloth upholstery, and a backup camera. The LS comes pretty similarly equipped but allows you to opt for AWD and comes with second-row tablet mounts. There is also the LT Cloth and the LT Leather. The RS comes with leather upholstery, navigation, and rides on 20-inch wheels. The Premier adds a hands-free liftgate, ventilated front seats, and an optional sunroof. The top-tier High Country gets you adaptive cruise control.
Conclusion:
While both vehicles are decent family haulers the 2020 Dodge Durango simply blows the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse out of the water. The Durango is capable of towing way more than the Traverse so you can bring along your boat or trailer on your next family adventure. The Durango model lineup also comes loaded with more features than the Traverse at every trim level. Get your hands on the new 2020 Dodge Durango by coming on down to Roberts Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today and taking one out for a test drive! You can also view our wide selection of 2020 Dodge Durango models right on our website before coming down.