Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | BMW X3 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 225 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 110.1 in | 8.8 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 179.7 in | 25.3 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 73.0 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 66.0 in | 4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 4067 lb. | 723 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.1 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 55.8 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 0.0 in | 59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.2 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.8 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 55.4 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 0.0 in | 57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.8 in | 1 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 in (over 2 rows) | 35.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 30.0 | 38.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | 45.4 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 |
2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With the comfort seat option, you can customize seat position to you preference, including lumbar and shoulder adjustment. Decent support for someone up to 6 feet tall. Heated seats work very well. see full BMW X3 review |
2008 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
A little cramped and very stiff seats. see full BMW X3 review |