2026 Chevrolet Traverse 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.0s
- LT AWD, 328 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 110 of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 101 of 175 SUVs (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 328 hp | 326 lb-ft | 4,793 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $42,800 |
| Z71 AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 328 hp | 326 lb-ft | 4,793 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $48,900 |
| High Country AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 328 hp | 326 lb-ft | 4,793 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $57,100 |
| RS AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 328 hp | 326 lb-ft | 4,793 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $57,400 |
| LT FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 328 hp | 326 lb-ft | 4,504 lb | 146 | 13.7 | 6.2 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $40,800 |
| High Country FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 328 hp | 326 lb-ft | 4,504 lb | 146 | 13.7 | 6.2 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $55,100 |
| RS FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 328 hp | 326 lb-ft | 4,504 lb | 146 | 13.7 | 6.2 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $55,400 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 7 | 328 hp | LT FWD | $40,800 | Base | $1,745 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 7 | LT FWD | $40,800 | 6.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LT FWD: 328 hp, 22 mpg, $40,800. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Palisade | Hybrid Blue SEL 7P FWD | 329 hp | 31 mpg | $44,160 | 6.6 s |
Traverse by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe: 0.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe.
| Measure | 2026 Chevrolet Traverse | 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | LT AWD | High Country 4WD |
| 0-60 | 6.0 s | 5.5 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 328 hp | 420 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,793 lb | 5,580 lb |
| hp per ton | 137 | 151 |
| lb per hp | 14.6 | 13.3 |
| MSRP | $42,800 | $83,700 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree