Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 110.4 in | 8.5 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 191.1 in | 13.9 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 73.2 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 57.7 in | 12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 3494 lb. | 1296 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 58.1 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 56.0 in | 3.1 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 | 56.4 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 56.0 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.6 in | 1.2 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 30.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 15.9 | 52.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 100.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on 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 2017 Kia Optima.