Lincoln Navigator vs Chevrolet Traverse
The Chevrolet Traverse is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Lincoln Navigator, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $600 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Chevrolet Traverse leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Lincoln Navigator
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 35 configurations
2015–2027
Chevrolet Traverse
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 30 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Lincoln Navigator | Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 19 mpg | 23 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 17 mpg | 20 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 23 mpg | 27 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,250 | $2,650 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 462 g/mi | 387 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S10), Automatic (S6) | Automatic 8-spd, Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Regular, Premium |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 35 | 30 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Navigator vs Traverse: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Lincoln Navigator or the Chevrolet Traverse?
The Chevrolet Traverse is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Lincoln Navigator, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $600 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Chevrolet Traverse runs about $2,650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,250 for the Lincoln Navigator — a difference of roughly $600 per year.
What engines do the Navigator and Traverse offer?
Lincoln Navigator: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start. Chevrolet Traverse: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Lincoln Navigator and the Chevrolet Traverse as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, so they compete directly.
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