Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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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 | 110.4 in | 8.5 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 191.1 in | 13.9 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 73.2 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 57.7 in | 12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 3494 lb. | 1296 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 58.1 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 56.0 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 45.5 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.8 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 56.4 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 56.0 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.6 in | 1.2 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 30.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 15.9 | 52.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 100.5 ft3 |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Optima.