  Wondering which one is better - the new Dodge Durango for sale or the new Chevy Traverse? We were wondering the same thing and that is why we decided to do a side-by-side comparison to find out for ourselves. The conclusion we came to may surprise you. To find out what it is, keep reading.
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The Chevy Traverse looks decent on its own, but when you compare it to the muscular look of the Dodge Durango, the Chevy Traverse is not as desirable.Â
But let's move away from the look of the vehicle and see what's under the hood. The new Chevy Traverse features a 193-horsepower, 3.6 L six-cylinder engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Compare that to the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine of the Dodge Durango and you'll see why adventurers prefer the Dodge Durango.
Since we are talking about adventures, let's look at the towing capacity of both vehicles. The Traverse by Chevrolet has two towing capacities depending on the engine. The 3.6L V6 one offers a max towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. This is good but not impressive compared to the 6,200 pounds towing capacity of the Dodge Durango.
Regardless of its rugged look, the Dodge Durango has a smooth ride over difficult terrain. The Traverse doesn't disappoint in this department, either. Sure, road noise does seep into the cabin while driving at high speed, but it's barely noticeable.
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Let's take a look at the infotainment systems of both vehicles to see if there's a clear winner. Durango's Uconnect infotainment system is fast and simple to use. Needless to say that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard with both vehicles. But if you really want to elevate your experience, consider upgrading to Harman Kardon sound system and the dual-screen entertainment system guaranteed to make long trips with kids more enjoyable.
What we really like about the Dodge Durango is its safety features. The blind spot monitoring illuminates a light on either of the Dodge Durango side mirrors when a vehicle enters its blind spot. The forward collision warning feature is self explanatory. The line departure warning feature warns drivers when they begin to drift from the lane without an activated turn signal. One safety feature we really like about the new Chevy Traverse is the Teen Driver Mode that not only prevents safety systems from being deactivated but also reports reckless driving.
Both the Dodge Durango and the Chevy Traverse are priced similarly which might make it hard for some people to decide since both are very good vehicles. Here's our verdict - for superior engineering, a vehicle that drives well on and off the road, offers exceptional comfort, can tow a big load, and looks great - go with the new Dodge Durango.
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