Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Hyundai Sonata | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 110.0 in | 8.9 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 189.8 in | 15.2 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 72.2 in | 6.2 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 57.9 in | 12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 3161 lb. | 1629 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 57.9 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 55.2 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 45.5 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.8 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 56.7 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 54.9 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.6 in | 2.2 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) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 31.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 16.4 | 52.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 100 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 |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Big enough for 6 feet 2 inch man. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have the Limited with leather heated seats. They are not as comfortable as expected. The seat bolsters are a little tight for my back side. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
uncomfortable - back pain see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Although adequate, long drives with more than two people in the car would be cramped. see full Hyundai Sonata review |