Chevrolet Traverse vs Hyundai Palisade (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,760
- Traverse: 1 mpg better, 41 hp more.
- Palisade: $1,760 cheaper, 1.5 in more rear legroom.
- Traverse wins 6 of 13 measures.
| Measure | Traverse | Palisade | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,795 | $41,035 | Palisade |
| Horsepower | 328 hp | 287 hp | Traverse |
| Torque | 326 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | Traverse |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | Traverse |
| Cargo, max | 97.6 cu ft | 86.7 cu ft | Traverse |
| Cargo, seats up | 22.9 cu ft | 19.1 cu ft | Traverse |
| Rear legroom | 41.5 in | 43.0 in | Palisade |
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | 44.2 in | About the same |
| Length | 204.5 in | 199.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 79.6 in | 78.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,504 lb | 4,420 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 7 | 8 | Palisade |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 7.4 in | Palisade |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2 s estimate | 6.8 s estimate | Traverse |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Palisade |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Traverse LT FWD $40,800 | Palisade SE AWD $41,435 | $635 |
| Palisade SE FWD $39,435 | Traverse LT FWD $40,800 | $1,365 |
Cost to run
Palisade costs $1,261 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Traverse | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,795 | $41,035 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $53,268 | $52,006 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Traverse wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Palisade | 4% |
| MPG | Traverse | 5% |
| Power | Traverse | 13% |
| Space | Traverse | 11% |
| Towing | About the same |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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