Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
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 |
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 |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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 |