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Chevrolet Traverse (2010) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse and 2006 Kia Optima specs.

2010 Chevrolet Traverse and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2010 2006  
Model Chevrolet Traverse Kia Optima  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
281 hp@6300
266 lb-ft@3400		 2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		  
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 118.9 in 106.3 in 12.6 in
Length 205.0 in 185.8 in 19.2 in
Width 78.4 in 71.5 in 6.9 in
Height 70.4 in 55.5 in 14.9 in
Curb Weight 4790 lb. 3279 lb. 1511 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.0 gal. 17.2 gal. 4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 39.0 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 62.0 in 56.9 in 5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.1 in 55.8 in 3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 43.3 in -2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 37.6 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.3 in 55.7 in 5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.8 in 54.4 in 3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 36.2 in 0.6 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) 79.5 in (over 2 rows) 31.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.4 ft3 13.6 ft3 10.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 68.8 ft3 13.6 55.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 116.4 ft3 13.6 ft3 102.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

2010 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima

2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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