Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Honda Odyssey | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 118.1 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 203.7 in | 202.9 in | 0.8 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 79.2 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 68.4 in | 1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4646 lb. | 4337 lb. | 309 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 64.4 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 58.2 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 63.5 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 66.1 in | -8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.9 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 38.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 60.9 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 48.4 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 42.4 in | -9.2 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -12.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -14 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 70.3 ft3 | 93.1 ft3 | -22.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.3 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -32.2 ft3 |
2013 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2013 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
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 |
2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |