Chevrolet Traverse (2017) vs. Kia Forte (2018) Specs

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2017 Chevrolet Traverse and 2018 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2017	2018
Model	Chevrolet Traverse	Kia Forte
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.9 in	106.3 in	12.6 in
Length	203.7 in	171.3 in	32.4 in
Width	78.5 in	70.1 in	8.4 in
Height	69.9 in	57.1 in	12.8 in
Curb Weight	4646 lb.	3031 lb.	1615 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	8.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	39.4 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	56.1 in	5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.0 in	53.8 in	4.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.2 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	38.7 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.0 in	54.9 in	6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.8 in	53.1 in	4.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	35.9 in	0.9 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)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	33.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.4 ft³	23.2 ft³	1.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	70.3 ft³	23.2	47.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	116.3 ft³	56.4 ft³	59.9 ft³

2017 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I bought this vehicle to be able to transport my grandchildren back and forth between New Jersey and Ohio. I have the 2LT version with four captains chairs and really enjoy the convienence of not having to move a middle row seat to allow one of them to get into the "way back". Having three kids jammed together in a middle seat for an 8 hour drive is courting disaster--that's why I needed that third seat. Everyone has plenty of space. Normally I find any drive over 4 hours a bit uncomfortable but the seat and driver's position was very relaxing and comfortable. This particular vehicle has the most room for storage behind the third seat than any in its class. It is only beat by minivans and they just aren't my kind of vehicle. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2019	I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review

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