Chevrolet Traverse (2014) vs. BMW X3 (2012) Specs

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2014 Chevrolet Traverse and 2012 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2012
Model	Chevrolet Traverse	BMW X3
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.9 in	110.6 in	8.3 in
Length	203.7 in	183.0 in	20.7 in
Width	78.5 in	74.1 in	4.4 in
Height	69.9 in	65.4 in	4.5 in
Curb Weight	4646 lb.	4222 lb.	424 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.0 gal.	17.7 gal.	4.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	40.7 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	57.3 in	4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.0 in	0.0 in	58 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	39.9 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	39.1 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.0 in	56.0 in	5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.8 in	0.0 in	57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	36.8 in	0 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)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	34.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.4 ft³	27.6 ft³	-3.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	70.3 ft³	27.6	42.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	116.3 ft³	63.3 ft³	53 ft³

2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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