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Chevrolet Traverse (2012) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2021) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2012 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2012 2021  
Model Chevrolet Traverse Volkswagen Passat  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
281 hp@6300
266 lb-ft@3400
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
174 hp@5200
206 lb-ft@1700
 
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 193.6 in 11.4 in
Width 78.4 in 72.2 in 6.2 in
Height 70.4 in 58.0 in 12.4 in
Curb Weight 4790 lb. 3325 lb. 1465 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.0 gal. 18.5 gal. 3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 38.3 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 62.0 in 56.9 in 5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.1 in 0.0 in 59.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 42.4 in -1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 37.8 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.3 in 57.0 in 4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.8 in 0.0 in 57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 39.1 in -2.3 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) 81.5 in (over 2 rows) 29.8 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse

2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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