Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Chrysler Town & Country | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 121.2 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 202.5 in | 2.5 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 76.9 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 68.9 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 4498 lb. | 292 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 63.0 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 57.0 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 64.7 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 64.8 in | -7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 37.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 62.0 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 48.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 37.6 in | -4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 83.0 ft3 | -14.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 144.4 ft3 | -28 ft3 |
2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |