Compare the2024 Chevrolet Traverse LimitedVS 2024 Chrysler Pacifica

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Towing
Servicing Ease
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 Pacifica doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

Both the Traverse Limited and the Pacifica 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 Chrysler Pacifica:

	Traverse Limited	Pacifica
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	15.6%	29%
Neck Stress	198 lbs.	230 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	53/40 lbs.	75/194 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 Chrysler Pacifica:

	Traverse Limited	Pacifica
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	69	72
Chest Movement	.9 inches	1 inches
Hip Force	204 lbs.	395 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Spine Acceleration	39 G’s	54 G’s
Hip Force	716 lbs.	764 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	251	293
Spine Acceleration	34 G’s	50 G’s
Hip Force	554 lbs.	616 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 safer than the Pacifica:

	Traverse Limited	Pacifica
Overall Evaluation	ACCEPTABLE	ACCEPTABLE
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	141	167
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Torso	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Deflection	1.02 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Force	290 lbs.	424 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	1.22 in	1.97 in
Torso Deflection Rate	10 MPH	12 MPH
Pelvis	GOOD	POOR
Pelvis Force	848 lbs.	1450 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

Warranty

The Traverse Limited’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Pacifica’s (6 vs. 5 years).

There are over 20 percent more Chevrolet dealers than there are Chrysler dealers, which makes it 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 Chrysler vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in initial quality. With 84 more problems per 100 vehicles, Chrysler is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Chrysler vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Chrysler is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Chrysler vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Chevrolet 10 places higher in reliability than Chrysler.

Engine

The Traverse Limited’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6 produces 50 more horsepower (310 vs. 260) than the Pacifica Hybrid’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6 hybrid. The Traverse Limited’s 3.6 DOHC V6 produces 23 more horsepower (310 vs. 287) and 4 lbs.-ft. more torque (266 vs. 262) than the Pacifica’s standard 3.6 DOHC V6.

As tested in Motor Trend the Chevrolet Traverse Limited is faster than the Chrysler Pacifica:

	Traverse Limited	Pacifica Hybrid	Pacifica V6
Zero to 60 MPH	6.4 sec	7.9 sec	8.3 sec
Quarter Mile	14.8 sec	16.1 sec	16.3 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	94.9 MPH	88 MPH	86.4 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

Both the Traverse Limited and the Pacifica have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights and heavy traffic. All Traverse Limited’s have a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily. The Pacifica Hybrid doesn’t offer a way to disable start/stop.

The Traverse Limited FWD’s standard fuel tank has 2.9 gallons more fuel capacity than the Pacifica Hybrid’s standard fuel tank (19.4 vs. 16.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Traverse Limited AWD’s standard fuel tank has 2.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the Pacifica’s standard fuel tank (21.7 vs. 19 gallons).

Brakes and Stopping

The Traverse Limited stops much shorter than the Pacifica:

	Traverse Limited	Pacifica
70 to 0 MPH	174 feet	183 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	116 feet	131 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	136 feet	145 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Traverse Limited has larger tires than the Pacifica (255/65R18 vs. 235/65R17). The Traverse Limited’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Pacifica (255/65R18 vs. 245/50R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Traverse Limited has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Pacifica.

The Chevrolet Traverse Limited’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Chrysler Pacifica only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Traverse Limited has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Pacifica doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Suspension and Handling

The Traverse Limited has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the Traverse Limited flat and controlled during cornering. The Pacifica 4x2 suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

The Traverse Limited has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The Pacifica doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For better maneuverability, the Traverse Limited’s turning circle is .7 feet tighter than the Pacifica’s (39 feet vs. 39.7 feet). The Traverse Limited’s turning circle is 1.2 feet tighter than the Pacifica AWD’s (39 feet vs. 40.2 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Traverse Limited has a 2.1 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Pacifica (7.5 vs. 5.4 inches), allowing the Traverse Limited to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The Chevrolet Traverse Limited may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 200 pounds less than the Chrysler Pacifica.

Passenger Space

The Traverse Limited has 2.7 inches more front headroom and .4 inches more rear headroom than the Pacifica.

Towing

Maximum trailer towing in the Chrysler Pacifica is limited to 3600 pounds. The Traverse Limited offers up to a 5000 lbs. towing capacity.

While the Pacifica Hybrid is not recommended to tow, any Traverse Limited can tow a minimum of 1500 pounds.

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 Pacifica can’t be towed flat on the ground.

Servicing Ease

The Traverse Limited uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Pacifica uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

Ergonomics

On a hot day the Traverse Limited’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Pacifica can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

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 Pacifica doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system.

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

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Chevrolet Traverse Limited LT/RS/Premier/High Country has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Pacifica doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

Economic Advantages

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Traverse Limited is less expensive to operate than the Pacifica because typical repairs cost much less on the Traverse Limited than the Pacifica, including $447 less for a muffler, $57 less for a starter and $157 less for front struts.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Chevrolet Traverse Limited will be $1922 to $3340 less than for the Chrysler Pacifica.

Recommendations

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