Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, and height, than differences, like the horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2015 Chevrolet Traverse has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder gets 3 more mpg. Also, the body structure of 2015 Traverse is slightly larger than that of the 2016 Pathfinder. And finally, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Traverse seats one more the Pathfinder. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, and height.