GMC Acadia vs Chevy Traverse

GMC ACADIA VS CHEVY TRAVERSE

Drivers in Kingfisher, Dover, and Oklahoma City are on the lookout for an SUV that’s as bold and as daring as they are. With superior towing capabilities and enhanced safety systems, the GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse are two great options. To help you discover which of these vehicles is best suited to your lifestyle, Jacksons Chevrolet Buick GMC created this comparison. Read on to learn about the towing capacity of the GMC Acadia and Chevy Traverse as well as their gas mileage and interior amenities.

When it comes to choosing your next adventure vehicle, you'll want to ensure it's capable of towing your travel trailer. Both the Acadia and the Traverse feature 3.6L 6-cylinder engines achieving 310 horsepower, to help get the job done. With this available engine, the Acadia achieves a maximum towing capacity of 4,000 pounds. The Traverse, however, surpasses the towing capacity of the GMC Acadia slightly by handling a maximum 5,000 pounds to help tow small hard-sided RVs to your campsite.

The GMC Acadia gas mileage does slightly exceed that of the Traverse, though, achieving an EPA-estimated 21 city/26 highway MPG while the Traverse offers an EPA-estimated 18 city/27 highway MPG. This extra fuel economy is beneficial to keep you away from the pumps longer when you're out running errands. So, the answer to which SUV is right for you depends on if you prefer the GMC Acadia MPG or the towing capacity of the Traverse.

The interiors of the Acadia and Traverse are very similar with available heated and ventilated front seats to help you stay comfortable no matter the weather. Heated rear outboard seats are also available to warm up your passengers on cool winter nights. Configurable seating is featured, as well, to allow for seven passengers in the Acadia and eight in the Chevy Traverse.

When you're traveling alone, fold the second and third rows down flat to gain access to a cargo area large enough for your camping gear. The Traverse does offer more space with a maximum 98.2 cubic feet of room, allowing for bulkier items. Although, the Acadia still offers plenty of room for your equipment with a maximum 79 cubic feet of cargo space. The Acadia also features an available 2nd-row rear storage drawer and covered under-floor cargo-area storage for added space for smaller objects or items you want hidden out of sight.

When it comes to safety, the GMC Acadia and Chevy Traverse are neck and neck. They each offer standard Teen Driver to help monitor the habits of your new motorist, providing you with an in-car report card to help you coach them on better driving habits.

In addition to this safety feature, the Acadia and Traverse offer the following available systems:

• Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert

• Surround Vision

• Front Pedestrian Braking

These technologies are designed to monitor the changing road around you and alert you to any potential obstacles. In certain instances, some of these features can even apply the brakes to lessen the impact of a collision, or completely avoid it altogether.

Did you prefer the cargo space of the Chevy Traverse or the GMC Arcadia gas mileage? No matter which vehicle appealed to you-or if you still can't decide-you can test drive these SUVs at Jacksons Chevrolet Buick GMC. Drivers in Kingfisher, Dover, and Oklahoma City, like you, can stop by our dealership today to get behind the wheel of one, or both, of these vehicles. Visit us today!

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GMC Acadia vs Chevy Traverse