Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
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 manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 106.3 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 203.7 in | 178.3 in | 25.4 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 69.9 in | 8.6 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 56.5 in | 13.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4646 lb. | 2661 lb. | 1985 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 | 61.5 in | 55.9 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 53.5 in | 4.5 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 | 61.0 in | 54.8 in | 6.2 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 | 70.3 ft3 | 14.8 | 55.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 101.5 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 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
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 |