Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Kia Amanti | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 2,799 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,207 mm | 4,978 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,991 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,173 kg | 1,710 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 83 L | 70 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,575 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,130 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,557 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 940 mm | -5 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) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 691 L | 439 L | 252 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,948 L | 15.5 | -14.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,296 L | 15.5 | -12.5 L |
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 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |