The 2025 Chevy Suburban vs. the 2025 Chevy Traverse: Full-Size vs. Midsize SUV for Families

The 2025 Chevy Suburban and the 2025 Chevy Traverse are popular options for families seeking an adventure-ready SUV with tons of space. Here’s a comparison from your Grayling Chevy dealership to help you decide between the two.

Engine Options

Paying tribute to its truck-based station wagon origins, the 2025 Suburban is a full-size SUV heavily inspired by the Silverado. It comes standard with a 5.3L V8 gas engine that generates 355 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft of torque, and it can be had with a 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel engine or a bigger gas V8 for an output of up to 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft of torque and a gross vehicle weight rating of up to 7,700 lbs.
You can also choose between standard rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive for enhanced performance on trails. The 2025 Traverse is a fuel-efficient mid-size SUV powered by a 2.5L Turbo engine that generates 328 horsepower and 326 lb.-ft of torque. This model boasts a standard gross vehicle weight rating of 6,173 lbs. and can be had in standard front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive.

Interior and Cargo

Providing what feels like acres of space inside, the 2025 Suburban is perfect for active families with lots of stuff. It comes standard with seating for eight and manual split-folding second-row and third-row benches, but it can be customized with a power-release second-row bench or captain’s chairs for added convenience and enhanced comfort. Behind the third row, 41.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity is much more than you’d get from any three-row SUV.
More compact and easier to handle in the city, the 2025 Traverse comes standard with seating for seven and boasts a 2/2/3 configuration with SmartSlide second-row seats and a 60/40 split-fold three-passenger third-row seat. Customization options include lavish second-row captain’s chairs for enhanced comfort, or you can opt for a second-row bench if you need seats for eight. The cargo area offers 22.9 cubic feet behind the third-row seats.

Choose Your Family SUV at Your Chevy Dealership

Incredibly spacious and powerful, the 2025 Suburban is a great choice for suburban families looking for heavy-duty off-roading capability. This model’s four-wheel drive system provides exceptional performance on rugged terrains, while the various engine options make it easy to customize power to suit your towing needs.
The 2025 Traverse is perfect for large families seeking a daily driver. This model’s more compact dimensions make it easier to maneuver across narrow streets or crowded parking lots. The standard seating configuration offers enhanced comfort, and if you’re into outdoor adventures or tailgating, the available all-wheel drive can give you the confidence to follow any trail.

To check out each of these capable SUVs yourself, visit us at Matt LaFontaine Chevrolet GMC in Grayling, MI, and take them for a spin!

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