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2011 Chevrolet Traverse
MSRP $35,845 - $50,670
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2012 Ford Escape
MSRP $26,099 - $40,999
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6
Gas/Electric I4 Gas/Ethanol V6 Gas I4
Displacement
3.6L/220
2.5L/- TBD - 3.0L/- TBD -
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
281 hp @ 6300 rpm 288 hp @ 6300 rpm
177 hp @ 6000 rpm 240 hp @ 6550 rpm 171 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
266 ft-lb @ 3400 rpm 270 ft-lb @ 3400 rpm
136 ft-lb @ 5500 rpm 223 ft-lb @ 4300 rpm 171 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, 6 speed, electronic automatic
Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (e-CVT) 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD 5-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Hybrid Gasoline Flex Fuel
Fuel Consumption: City
12.7 - 13.1 L/100 km
5.8 - 11.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.4 - 8.8 L/100 km
6.5 - 8.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.4 - 13.1 L/100 km
5.8 - 11.5 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
83.0 L
57.2 - 62.5 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
7 - 8
5
Front Head Room
980 - 1,026 mm
1,026 mm
Front Leg Room
1,049 mm
1,057 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,575 mm
1,438 mm
Rear Head Room
983 - 1,001 mm
996 mm
Rear Leg Room
935 mm
904 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,557 mm
1,420 mm
Third Row Head Room
960 - 968 mm
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
843 mm
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
1463 mm
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
3296 L
1880 - 1903 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
1948 L
875 - 889 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
691 L
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,020 mm
2,619 mm
Length, Overall
5,207 mm
4,437 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,991 mm
1,806 mm
Height, Overall
1,849 mm
1,720 - 1,725 mm
Min Ground Clearance
183 mm
211 - 213 mm
Base Curb Weight
2,173 - 2,298 kg
1,465 - 1,728 kg
Front Tire Size
P255/65R18 P255/55R20 P245/70R17
P225/65R17 P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size
P255/65R18 P255/55R20 P245/70R17
P225/65R17 P235/70R16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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