2020 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2020 Kia Telluride: Two Powerful Three-Row SUVs

May 18 2020,

2020 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2020 Kia Telluride: Two Powerful Three-Row SUVs

The sport utility vehicle segment has seen many new models debuting in recent years including the 2020 Kia Telluride. The latest Kia SUV is a competitor to the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse in terms of space and certainly versatility, but In terms of cargo capacity and power under the hood, the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse has the advantage over its Korean rival. Let's take a closer look.


Two powerful V6s, but the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse still has the last word


The 2020 Chevrolet Traverse has the advantage over its rival from Kia in terms of power. The two mid-size sport utility vehicles offer powerful standard V6 engines, but the Chevrolet Traverse develops 310 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque while the Kia Telluride develops 291 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. The difference may not seem huge on paper, but on the road the new 2020 Traverse delivers more confident and direct acceleration and pickup than the 2020 Kia Telluride. The two mid-size SUVs can tow 5,000 lbs each.


In addition to being more powerful, the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse also offers more cargo space. With all the seats in place, the Chevrolet Traverse offers 651 liters of space while the 2020 Kia Telluride offers 601 liters of space. The cargo volume of the Traverse with all the seats down is 2,781 liters while that of the Telluride is 2,455 liters. This means that in the end you will always have more room in the Traverse.


Finally, the 2020 Chevrolet Traverse is offered at just over $ 41,000, about $ 7,000 less than the 2020 Kia Telluride despite its superior power and more generous interior space. It really offers everything your family needs! Come and try it today at Le Relais Chevrolet!

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