Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 106.3 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 184.1 in | 20.9 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 74.4 in | 4 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 67.9 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5066 lb. | 4022 lb. | 1044 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 59.5 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 55.8 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 58.6 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 55.0 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.8 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 34.8 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 53.9 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 44.6 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 31.3 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | 34.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | 38.2 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 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |