2021 Chevrolet Traverse 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.3s
- L FWD, 310 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 89 of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: top 49% of 145 SUVs (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 266 lb-ft | 4,362 lb | 142 | 14.1 | 6.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $29,800 |
| LS FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 266 lb-ft | 4,362 lb | 142 | 14.1 | 6.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $33,200 |
| LT Cloth FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 266 lb-ft | 4,362 lb | 142 | 14.1 | 6.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $35,700 |
| LT FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 266 lb-ft | 4,362 lb | 142 | 14.1 | 6.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $38,120 |
| LT Leather FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 266 lb-ft | 4,362 lb | 142 | 14.1 | 6.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $39,400 |
| RS FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 266 lb-ft | 4,362 lb | 142 | 14.1 | 6.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $44,000 |
| Premier FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 266 lb-ft | 4,362 lb | 142 | 14.1 | 6.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $46,100 |
| High Country FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 266 lb-ft | 4,362 lb | 142 | 14.1 | 6.3 sEstimate | 9-speed automatic | FWD | $51,200 |
| LS AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 266 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $35,200 |
| LT Cloth AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 266 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $39,500 |
| LT Leather AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 266 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $41,400 |
| RS AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 266 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $46,100 |
| Premier AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 266 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $48,700 |
| High Country AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 310 hp | 266 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $53,400 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 14 | 310 hp | L FWD | $29,800 | Base | $1,829 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 14 | L FWD | $29,800 | 6.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the L FWD: 310 hp, 21 mpg, $29,800. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
Traverse by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe.
| Measure | 2021 Chevrolet Traverse | 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | L FWD | High Country RWD |
| 0-60 | 6.3 s | 5.9 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 420 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,362 lb | 5,356 lb |
| hp per ton | 142 | 157 |
| lb per hp | 14.1 | 12.8 |
| MSRP | $29,800 | $69,700 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree