The 2027 Dodge Durango suits the Manitoba family that tows; the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse suits the one that hauls gear inside. Stellantis Canada lists the Durango at up to 3,946 kg (8,700 lb) of towing with a HEMI V8, and even its V6 is rated for 2,812 kg (6,200 lb). Chevrolet Canada lists the 2027 Traverse at 2,268 kg (5,000 lb). If a camper or a boat is part of your summer, browse new Dodge Durango inventory at Dunn Ram Trucks and see what is listed now.
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Our Durango figures come from the June 3, 2026 Stellantis Canada release on the 2027 Dodge Durango HEMI lineup. The Traverse figures come from Chevrolet Canada's 2027 Traverse page, as we read it on November 2, 2026. For the full trailer picture on Dodge's SUV, our Dodge Durango towing capacity guide goes deeper.
Key Takeaways
- The verdict: the Durango is the one to buy for towing and V8 power, and the Traverse is the one to buy for cargo room and an eighth seat.
- Towing goes to the Durango. Stellantis Canada lists up to 3,946 kg (8,700 lb) for the 2027 Durango GT HEMI with the Tow 'n Go package and for the R/T 392, against 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) for the 2027 Traverse on Chevrolet Canada's page.
- Only the Durango offers a V8. Its 2027 lineup runs from a 295 horsepower (hp) Pentastar V6 to a 710 hp supercharged HEMI V8, while the 2027 Traverse uses a 328 hp 2.5L turbo engine.
- Cargo goes to the Traverse. Chevrolet Canada calls its 2,764 litres of maximum cargo volume best in class, and the Durango release prints no cargo figure.
- Seats: the 2027 Durango GT models seat seven; the 2027 Traverse seats seven, or eight on the LT with the available second row bench.
Dodge Durango vs Chevrolet Traverse Side by Side
Here are the two 2027 models row by row, each from its own maker's Canadian source.
| What You Compare | 2027 Dodge Durango | 2027 Chevrolet Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 3.6L Pentastar V6: 295 hp, 260 lb ft; 5.7L HEMI V8: 360 hp, 390 lb ft; 6.4L HEMI V8: 475 hp, 470 lb ft; supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8: 710 hp, 645 lb ft | 2.5L turbo: 328 hp, with an eight speed transmission |
| Maximum towing | 3,946 kg (8,700 lb), GT HEMI with Tow 'n Go and R/T 392 | 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) standard towing capacity |
| V6 or base engine towing | 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) with the V6 | 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) |
| Seating | seven passengers on GT models; five standard on the SRT Hellcat | seven on the Z71, RS and High Country; up to eight on the LT with the available second row bench |
| Maximum cargo | the Durango release prints no cargo figure | 2,764 litres (97.6 cubic feet), which Chevrolet Canada calls best in class |
A tow rating belongs to one configuration, so ask our team to confirm the rating for the exact vehicle you are looking at.
The 2027 Dodge Durango at a Glance
Engines. Stellantis Canada lists the 3.6L Pentastar V6 at 295 hp and 260 lb ft as the standard engine on the SXT and GT, the 5.7L HEMI V8 at 360 hp and 390 lb ft on the GT HEMI trims, the 6.4L HEMI V8 at 475 hp and 470 lb ft on the R/T 392, and the supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 at 710 hp and 645 lb ft on the SRT Hellcat.
Towing. Up to 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) with the V6, which the release calls best in class for a V6. The GT HEMI tows 3,265 kg (7,200 lb) as standard, or 3,946 kg (8,700 lb) with the Tow 'n Go package, and the R/T 392 is listed at 3,946 kg (8,700 lb).
Trims. The Canadian lineup runs from the SXT and GT through the GT HEMI, GT HEMI Plus and GT HEMI Premium, the R/T 392 Plus and R/T 392 Premium, to the SRT Hellcat and SRT Hellcat Jailbreak. The release says vehicles start arriving at dealerships in the fall, with Canadian pricing to come later. Our 2027 Dodge Durango what's new post covers the changes for the year.
The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse at a Glance
Engine. Chevrolet Canada lists one engine on its 2027 Traverse page: a 328 hp 2.5L turbo with an eight speed transmission.
Towing. The page lists 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) as the standard towing capacity and says the LT, Z71, RS and High Country tow with the included trailering equipment.
Seats and cargo. The 2027 Traverse seats up to eight on the LT with the available second row bench; the Z71, High Country and RS seat seven. Chevrolet Canada lists 649 litres behind the third row, 1,603 litres behind the second row and 2,764 litres (97.6 cubic feet) of maximum cargo volume, which it calls best in class.
Where the Durango Wins
More Trailer at Every Engine
The 2027 Durango's V6 alone is rated for 2,812 kg (6,200 lb), more than the 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) Chevrolet Canada lists for the 2027 Traverse. Step up to the GT HEMI with Tow 'n Go or the R/T 392 and the figure is 3,946 kg (8,700 lb), which Stellantis Canada calls best in class. If the summer plan is a travel trailer at a lake an hour or two north of Portage la Prairie, or a boat down a gravel approach to the launch, the Durango is the one of these two built for that weight.
The Only V8 of the Two
Stellantis Canada calls the Durango's HEMI V8 class exclusive and the only V8 in its segment. Against the 2027 Traverse's 328 hp, the 2027 Durango brings 360 hp from the 5.7L HEMI, 475 hp from the 6.4L and 710 hp from the supercharged 6.2L in the SRT Hellcat. On the four lane Trans-Canada Highway to Winnipeg with a trailer behind you, that is passing power.
Where the Traverse Wins
Cargo room. Chevrolet Canada calls the 2027 Traverse's 2,764 litres of maximum cargo volume best in class, and it lists 649 litres behind the third row. The Durango release prints no cargo figure, so measure the Durango's cargo area against your own gear when you come in. If the job is hockey bags, a stroller and groceries from Winnipeg with all three rows in use, the Traverse makes its case here.
An eighth seat. The 2027 Traverse LT seats eight with the available second row bench. The 2027 Durango GT models seat seven, and our Dodge Durango seating capacity guide covers how its rows are laid out.
Cold Starts and Ice: Block Heaters and Winter Tires
A minus 30 morning is hard on any engine. If your vehicle has a block heater, plug it in the way its manufacturer directs before a cold start, and if it does not, our service department installs block heaters.
Stellantis Canada's release names all wheel drive as standard on the 2027 Durango GT HEMI and R/T 392; for the drive system on any other Durango trim, or on a Traverse, read the window sticker of the vehicle you are looking at. All wheel drive does not stop either SUV on glare ice. All wheel drive helps you get moving in snow; winter tires help you stop and steer on ice and packed snow. We are a participating retailer in the MPI Winter Tire Program. Manitoba Public Insurance says that from October 1, 2026, only "manufacturer designated winter tires that display the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol will be eligible" for the program. All weather and all season tires no longer qualify, even with the mountain snowflake mark. Our service department supplies and installs new tires, so book a winter tire installation with our service team before the snow stays.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the 2027 Dodge Durango if you tow anything heavier than 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) or want a V8. It suits the family that heads to the lake with a trailer and drives gravel roads at either end.
Buy the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse if cargo matters more than the trailer: Chevrolet Canada's listed 2,764 litres of maximum cargo volume and an eighth seat on the LT.
FAQs
Is the Dodge Durango or the Chevrolet Traverse better for towing?
The Durango. Stellantis Canada lists up to 3,946 kg (8,700 lb) for the 2027 Durango GT HEMI with the Tow 'n Go package and the R/T 392, and 2,812 kg (6,200 lb) with the V6; Chevrolet Canada lists 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) for the 2027 Traverse. Ask our team to confirm the rating for the exact vehicle.
Does the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse have a V8?
No. Chevrolet Canada's 2027 Traverse page lists a 328 hp 2.5L turbo engine. The 2027 Durango offers three HEMI V8s, from 360 hp to 710 hp.
Which has more cargo space, the Durango or the Traverse?
The Traverse publishes the bigger figure. Chevrolet Canada lists 2,764 litres of maximum cargo volume for the 2027 Traverse, and the 2027 Durango release prints no cargo figure, so compare the two in person with your own gear.
Which seats more people, the Durango or the Traverse?
The Traverse can. The 2027 Traverse LT seats eight with the available second row bench, and the 2027 Durango GT models seat seven.
Where can I see a new Durango near Portage la Prairie or Winnipeg?
On our new Dodge Durango inventory page, which shows the vehicles listed today at Dunn Ram Trucks in Portage la Prairie. We deliver anywhere in Manitoba with road access; ask our team about the details.
The Bottom Line
Buy for the trailer or for the cargo. The 2027 Dodge Durango brings more towing at every engine and the only V8 of the two; the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse brings the larger listed cargo volume and an eighth seat on the LT. Every figure above is for the 2027 model year, so ask our team to confirm the ratings for the vehicle in front of you.
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Tyler Dunn, Dunn Ram Trucks, Portage la Prairie
