Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW 2-Series | Chevrolet Traverse | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 118.9 in | -13 in |
Length | 174.5 in | 205.0 in | -30.5 in |
Width | 69.8 in | 78.4 in | -8.6 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 70.4 in | -14.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3300 lb. | 4790 lb. | -1490 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -8.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 40.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 62.0 in | -7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 41.3 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.4 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 61.3 in | -7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 36.8 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -36.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.7 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.7 | 68.8 ft3 | -55.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.7 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -102.7 ft3 |
2014 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |
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 |