Battle of the Best Midsized SUV
McGrath Compares the Chevy Traverse and the Honda Pilot
Two of the most highly sought after midsized SUVs go head-to-head in a 2018 SUV comparison, the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse and the 2018 Honda Pilot. Below is a general comparison of the 2018 Traverse and Pilot.
| 2018 Chevy Traverse | vs | 2018 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6L V6 | Engine | 3.5L V6 |
| 310 HP | Horsepower | 280 HP |
| 266 lb-ft | Torque | 262 lb-ft |
| 27 MPG | Average Fuel Economy | 27 MPG |
| 98.2 cu-ft | Max Cargo Space | 82.1 cu-ft |
| 7 Standard | USB Ports | 5 Standard |
2018 Chevy Traverse
Exterior Design
Overall the design of the traverse is more appealing than the Honda Pilot. It has been designed with sleek, sculpting lines to give the SUV a dynamic shape. That's not all, the Traverse also has a unique chrome grille, LED D-Optic headlights, and dual exhaust. These unique features are not found on even the highest trim level of the Honda Pilot. The Traverse is also the most spacious midsize SUV in the market comfortably seating up to eight adult passengers.
| Features | 2018 Chevy Traverse | 2018 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| 20-inch Aluminum Wheels |  | |
| LED D-Optic headlamps | |  |
| Daytime Running Lights | | |
| Dual Exhaust | | |
Technology
The 2018 Traverse is loaded with more technology advances than its counterpart the Pilot. Although the Pilot and Traverse both come standard with USB ports, the Traverse has two more than the Pilot, totaling in 7 USB ports. The Traverse comes standard with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot to keep you connected on the go and Teen Driver Technology while the Pilot does not.
| Features | 2018 Chevy Traverse | 2018 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation | | |
| 4G LTE Hotspot | | |
| Rear Camera Mirror | | |
| Teen Driver Technology | | |
Safety
The 2018 Chevy Traverse received a 5-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Traverse is equipped with more standard safety features than the Pilot making it the safer option on the road for you and your family. The Traverse High Country comes standard with the rear camera mirror that transforms the rearview mirror into a video screen of the vehicle's surroundings. It also comes with adaptive cruise control, rear cross traffic alert, forward collision warning, and many more features.
| Features | 2018 Chevy Traverse | 2018 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Vision Camera | | |
| Lane Change Alert | | |
| Side Blind Zone Alert | | |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | | |
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