2024 BMW X3 vs. 2024 Chevrolet Traverse Review

Picture of the 2024 BMW X3

2024 BMW
X3

MSRP*: $46,900 to $61,900
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Picture of the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse

2024 Chevrolet
Traverse

MSRP*: $37,600 to $56,200
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MPG - City 21 - 23 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 62.7 ft3 97.6 ft3
Engine
  • 248-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 382-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 248 - 382 hp 328 hp
Exterior Length 185.9 in 204.5 - 204.7 in
Exterior Width 74.4 - 74.7 in 79.6 - 80.0 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 36.4 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 40.7 - 42.6 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Chevrolet Traverse than in the BMW X3, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Chevrolet Traverse will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the BMW X3.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The BMW X3 is somewhat more expensive than the Chevrolet Traverse.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X3 is much slimmer than the Chevrolet Traverse, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW X3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Chevrolet Traverse.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW X3 has a lot less horsepower than the Chevrolet Traverse.

Powertrain
The BMW X3 has much lower torque than the Chevrolet Traverse, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The BMW X3 has less seating than the Chevrolet Traverse, making the Chevrolet Traverse the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X3 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Chevrolet Traverse.