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Chevrolet Traverse (2012) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse and 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2012 Chevrolet Traverse and 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Chevrolet Traverse Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,020 mm 2,700 mm 1 mm
Length 5,207 mm 4,676 mm 1 mm
Width 1,991 mm 1,890 mm 0 mm
Height 1,788 mm 1,725 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,173 kg 1,770 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 83 L 68 L 15 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,026 mm 1,021 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,575 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,501 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,082 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 1,006 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,557 mm 1,488 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,468 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 935 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 3 960 mm 0 mm 960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,463 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,227 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 843 mm 0 mm 843 mm
Total Legroom 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 691 L 968 L -277 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,948 L 34.2 -33.2 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 3,296 L 2,214 L 1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse

2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
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
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 
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