Compare the2024 Chevrolet Traverse LimitedVS 2024 Cadillac XT6

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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The Traverse Limited has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The XT6 doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

Both the Traverse Limited and the XT6 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available all wheel drive, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Chevrolet Traverse Limited is safer than the Cadillac XT6:

	Traverse Limited	XT6
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	15.6%	25%
Leg Forces (l/r)	53/40 lbs.	161/358 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Chevrolet Traverse Limited is safer than the Cadillac XT6:

	Traverse Limited	XT6
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	69	98
Hip Force	204 lbs.	255 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	134	180
Spine Acceleration	39 G’s	41 G’s
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	251	292
Spine Acceleration	34 G’s	39 G’s
Hip Force	554 lbs.	666 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Chevrolet Traverse Limited is much safer than the XT6:

	Traverse Limited	XT6
Overall Evaluation	ACCEPTABLE	POOR
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Neck Tension	134 lbs.	156 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	POOR
Shoulder Deflection	1.02 in	1.61 in
Shoulder Force	290 lbs.	424 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	1.22 in	2.2 in
Torso Deflection Rate	10 MPH	13 MPH
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

Warranty

There are over 5 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Cadillac dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Traverse Limited’s warranty.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Cadillac vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in initial quality. With 4 more problems per 100 vehicles, Cadillac is rated lower.

Engine

The Traverse Limited’s 3.6 DOHC V6 produces 75 more horsepower (310 vs. 235) and 8 lbs.-ft. more torque (266 vs. 258) than the XT6’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the Chevrolet Traverse Limited is faster than the XT6 Premium Luxury/Sport 3.6 DOHC V6:

	Traverse Limited	XT6
Zero to 60 MPH	6.4 sec	6.8 sec
Quarter Mile	14.8 sec	15.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	94.9 MPH	93.1 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Chevrolet Traverse Limited uses regular unleaded gasoline. The XT6 with the 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder engine requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost on average about 82.8 cents more per gallon.

Brakes and Stopping

The Traverse Limited stops much shorter than the XT6:

	Traverse Limited	XT6
60 to 0 MPH	116 feet	131 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	136 feet	137 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Traverse Limited has larger tires than the XT6 (255/65R18 vs. 235/55R20).

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Traverse Limited’s wheelbase is 8.2 inches longer than on the XT6 (120.9 inches vs. 112.7 inches).

For greater off-road capability the Traverse Limited has a greater minimum ground clearance than the XT6 (7.5 vs. 6.7 inches), allowing the Traverse Limited to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Passenger Space

The Traverse Limited has standard seating for 8 passengers; the XT6 can only carry 7.

The Traverse Limited has 3 inches more front headroom, 8 inches more front hip room, 3.6 inches more front shoulder room, .9 inches more rear headroom, 1.2 inches more rear hip room, 4.8 inches more rear shoulder room, 1 inch more third row headroom, 4 inches more third row legroom, 9 inches more third row hip room and 4 inches more third row shoulder room than the XT6.

Cargo Capacity

The Traverse Limited’s cargo area provides more volume than the XT6.

	Traverse Limited	XT6
Behind Third Seat	23 cubic feet	12.6 cubic feet
Third Seat Folded	57.8 cubic feet	43.1 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	98.2 cubic feet	78.7 cubic feet

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the Traverse Limited easier. The Traverse Limited’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 30.6 inches, while the XT6’s liftover is 33 inches.

Towing

The Traverse Limited’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the XT6’s (1500 vs. 1000 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Cadillac XT6 is only 4000 pounds. The Traverse Limited offers up to a 5000 lbs. towing capacity.

The Traverse Limited can be flat towed on all four wheels (dinghy towed), allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Traverse Limited can be unhitched and driven around locally. The XT6 can’t be towed flat on the ground.

Ergonomics

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the Traverse Limited’s available exterior PIN entry system. The XT6 doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system, and its OnStar® can’t unlock the doors if the vehicle doesn’t have cell phone reception or the driver can’t contact the service.

Consumer Reports rated the Traverse Limited’s headlight performance “Very Good,” a higher rating than the XT6’s headlights, which were rated “Poor.”

The Traverse Limited (except LS) offers an optional 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The XT6 doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

Economic Advantages

Insurance will cost less for the Traverse Limited owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Traverse Limited will cost $815 to $3585 less than the XT6 over a five-year period.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Traverse Limited is less expensive to operate than the XT6 because it costs $46 less to do the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance for 50,000 miles. Typical repairs cost much less on the Traverse Limited than the XT6, including $431 less for a muffler, $10 less for a starter, $15 less for front struts and $249 less for a power steering pump.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Chevrolet Traverse Limited will be $5660 to $14397 less than for the Cadillac XT6.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Chevrolet Traverse Limited and the Cadillac XT6, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Chevrolet Traverse Limited outsold the Cadillac XT6 by almost five to one during 2022.