Chevrolet Traverse vs Toyota Grand Highlander (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$560
- Traverse: 63 hp more, 2.0 in more rear legroom.
- Grand Highlander: 2 mpg better, 1 more seat.
- Traverse wins 6 of 13 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Traverse | Grand Highlander | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,795 | $43,355 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 328 hp | 265 hp | Traverse |
| Torque | 326 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | Traverse |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 24 mpg | Grand Highlander |
| Cargo, max | 97.6 cu ft | 97.5 cu ft | About the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 22.9 cu ft | 20.6 cu ft | Traverse |
| Rear legroom | 41.5 in | 39.5 in | Traverse |
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | 41.7 in | Traverse |
| Length | 204.5 in | 201.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 79.6 in | 78.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,504 lb | 4,440 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 7 | 8 | Grand Highlander |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 8.0 in | Grand Highlander |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2 s estimate | 7.3 s estimate | Traverse |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
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 | Grand Highlander LE FWD $42,260 | $1,460 |
| Grand Highlander LE FWD $42,260 | Traverse LT AWD $42,800 | $540 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Traverse | Grand Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $42,795 | $43,355 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $53,268 | $52,955 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Traverse wins.
Grand Highlander wins if Power weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Grand Highlander | 8% |
| Power | Traverse | 19% |
| Space | About the same | |
| 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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