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2009 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 107.1 in | 11.8 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 186.4 in | 18.6 in |
| Width | 78.4 in | 71.1 in | 7.3 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 58.3 in | 12.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 3287 lb. | 1503 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 57.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 54.5 in | 4.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.7 in | -2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 56.3 in | 5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 54.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.8 in | -1 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 29.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 9.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 14.8 | 54 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 101.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
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