2021 Cadillac XT6 vs Chevy Traverse

The XT6 features style and distinction that sets it apart from the crowd. It is spacious, with seating for seven and the option to seat six with captain’s chair configuration. All three rows are comfortable and have plenty of head and legroom for adult passengers; and it is easy to get in and out of the back seats. The XT6 comes standard with a sunroof, roof rails, leather upholstery, heated front seats, power-adjustable front seats, and 18-inch wheels. 20-inch wheels are standard on the Premium Luxury and Sport trim, and the Sport trim adds premium leather. The XT6 features a total cargo capacity of 78.7 cubic feet of room behind the front seat, but behind the third-row seat there is just 12.6 cubic feet.

The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse features lots of space for passengers in all three rows of seating; as well as plenty of cargo space. It seats eight people in its lower trims, with a second-row bench seat. Higher trims offer second-row captain's chairs and seat seven. The Traverse provides a comfortable, cushioned ride, with easy access to get in and out of each row. Cloth upholstery comes standard and leather upholstery and power-adjustable front seats are available, as well as heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, and a heated steering wheel. You’ll get plenty of cargo space with 23 cubic feet behind the rear seats, 57.8 cubic feet with the third-row seats folded, and 98.2 cubic feet of cargo space when the second and third row seats are folded down. The Traverse is available in seven trims: L, LS, LT Cloth, LT Leather, RS, Premier, and High Country.

The Cadillac XT6 provides enough power for your driving needs. A new turbocharged four-cylinder joins the XT6 lineup for 2021. Buyers can choose from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 237-horsepower or a 310-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine that can tow up to 4,000 pounds. Both come with a nine-speed automatic transmission and can have front- or optional all-wheel drive. The 310-hp V6 is standard on the Premium Luxury and Sport models. The XT6 estimates an average 18/25 mpg in the city and on the highway with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive models get 17/24 mpg city/highway. There are three XT6 trims: Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport. The Luxury’s starting price is $47,995, Premium Luxury starts at $52,795 with front-wheel drive and $54,695 with all-wheel drive. The Sport starts at $58,420 for its all-wheel drive.

The Chevy Traverse features a 310-horsepower V6 engine on all models with a nine-speed automatic transmission, providing enough power for everyday driving needs. Its design makes the Chevrolet easy to drive and maneuver, while offering a smooth ride. When properly equipped, the Traverse can tow up to 5000 pounds. It is standard with front-wheel drive and available with all-wheel drive. The Traverse has a gas mileage rating of 18/27 mpg in the city and on the highway when equipped with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive will give you 17/25 mpg. Pricing starts out at $32,900 for the LS trim and ranges to a starting price of $53,200 for the all-wheel-drive High Country.

The Cadillac XT6 features its CUE infotainment system with an easy-to-use 8-inch touchscreen display, an eight-speaker Bose audio system, satellite radio, two USB ports for each row of seats, a Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Navigation is an optional feature, as is a rear-seat entertainment system with a DVD player and a 14-speaker premium audio system. Its driver assistance features include a rearview camera, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian direction, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, front and rear parking sensors, and Teen Driver system. It also offers plenty of available features plus a hands-free liftgate and power folding third-row seats.

Standard features in the Traverse include Chevrolet's user-friendly Infotainment 3 system with a 7-inch touch screen, six USB ports, Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hot spot, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The touch screen responds quickly to inputs and features an intuitive menu layout. A rear-seat entertainment system, an 8-inch touch screen, navigation, a 10-speaker Bose audio system, and satellite radio are available options. Standard safety features include a rearview camera, rear-seat reminder, Teen Driver system and a reminder to buckle up before driving. Available active safety features include adaptive cruise control, a surround-view parking camera system, a rear camera mirror, forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, rear parking sensors, and rear cross traffic alert.