Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 106.3 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 178.3 in | 26.7 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 69.9 in | 8.5 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 56.5 in | 13.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 2701 lb. | 2089 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 12.8 gal. | 9.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 55.9 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 53.5 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.6 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.1 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 54.8 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 52.7 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 33.1 in | 3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 34.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 9.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 14.8 | 54 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 101.6 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |