Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 107.8 in | 11.1 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 190.2 in | 14.8 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 73.1 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 58.4 in | 12 in |
Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 3671 lb. | 1119 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.8 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 56.7 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 55.4 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.8 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 54.4 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 52.3 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.3 in | -0.5 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) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 31.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 14.2 | 54.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 102.2 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 |
2012 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
2012 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |