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2012 Chevrolet Traverse and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 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 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 2,700 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,207 mm | 4,719 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,991 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,788 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,173 kg | 1,487 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 83 L | 65 L | 18 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,575 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,557 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 919 mm | 16 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 0 mm | 960 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,463 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,227 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 0 mm | 843 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 691 L | 385 L | 306 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,948 L | 13.6 | -12.6 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,296 L | 13.6 | -10.6 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
| 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 | ||
| 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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