Compare · 2026 models
Dodge Durango vs Chevy Traverse
The verdict
Choose the Dodge Durango for V8 power and real towing — up to 8,700 lb, 75% more than the Traverse. Choose the Chevy Traverse for an eighth seat, more cargo room and better mileage.
Face-off
- Max towing
- Dodge Durango: 8,700 lb WinsHEMI V8
- Chevy Traverse: 5,000 lb2.5L turbo
- Max horsepower
- Dodge Durango: 710 hp WinsSRT Hellcat
- Chevy Traverse: 328 hp2.5L turbo
- Most seats
- Dodge Durango: 7
- Chevy Traverse: 8 Wins
- Best EPA combined
- Dodge Durango: 20 mpg3.6L V6
- Chevy Traverse: 22 mpg WinsFWD
- Drive
- RWD or AWD
- FWD or AWD
- V8 available
- Yes
- No
Sources
Maker ratings for 2026 models, properly equipped. The exact vehicle's label has its real numbers. Dodge — 2026 Durango FAQ · Chevrolet — Traverse · fueleconomy.gov (EPA)Who should buy which
Dodge Durango if…
- You tow a boat or camper
- V8 sound, up to SRT Hellcat
- Rear-drive feel on the road
Chevy Traverse if…
- You need eight seats
- Maximum cargo space
- Mostly commuting
On our lot · Colma
Both, live today
Questions
Dodge Durango Chevy Traverse
Which tows more, the Durango or the Traverse?
The Durango. Dodge rates it up to 8,700 lb when properly equipped with a HEMI V8; every 2026 Traverse is rated at 5,000 lb.
Which is roomier?
The Traverse. It seats up to eight and Chevrolet lists 98 cu ft of maximum cargo space. The Durango seats up to seven.
Which gets better gas mileage?
The Traverse: its 2.5L turbo four is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined (FWD) against 20 for the Durango's 3.6L V6. The Durango's V8s use more.
Why compare the Durango with the Traverse and not the Tahoe?
The Traverse is the Durango's size and price class: a midsize three-row SUV. The Tahoe is a full-size, body-on-frame SUV that costs more; it tows up to 8,400 lb, close to the Durango's 8,700.
Can I buy a Traverse at Stewart CDJR?
Used ones, yes — when one is on our lot it shows on this page. New Traverses are sold by our sister store, Stewart Chevrolet, next door on Serramonte Blvd.