2026 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2026 Toyota Highlander
The Toyota Highlander wins clearly, 100 to 75.4, on fuel & range, safety.
2026 Chevrolet Traverse
The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Traverse FWD, is EPA-rated a…
2026 Toyota Highlander
The 2026 Toyota Highlander is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Highlander Hybrid …
2026 Toyota Highlander
Clear winThe Toyota Highlander wins clearly, 100 to 75.4, on fuel & range, safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 Chevrolet Traverseoverall 75.4 | 2026 Toyota Highlanderoverall 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 63.1 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 84.6 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 75.4 | 100 |
Chevrolet Traverse: model-level data · Toyota Highlander: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Traverse
Top recalls
- highEquipment26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
Toyota Highlander
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet Traverse | Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Traverse FWD | Highlander Hybrid AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 35 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,850 | $1,800 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The Toyota Highlander wins clearly, 100 to 75.4, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Highlander scores 100 and the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse 75.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
2026 Chevrolet Traverse: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Toyota Highlander: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.