Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 112.2 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 192.3 in | 12.7 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 72.8 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 72.0 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5066 lb. | 5020 lb. | 46 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 58.3 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 55.5 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 58.4 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 57.6 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.2 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 36.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 57.1 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 44.0 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 28.1 in | 5.1 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 6.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | 19.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | 37.2 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 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |