Chevrolet Traverse (2010) vs. Kia Optima (2020) Specs

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2010 Chevrolet Traverse and 2020 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2010	2020
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
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.	3558 lb.	1232 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

2010 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

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