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Chevrolet Traverse (2012) vs. Kia Optima (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse and 2007 Kia Optima specs.

2012 Chevrolet Traverse and 2007 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2012 2007  
Model Chevrolet Traverse Kia Optima  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
210 kW@6300
361 Nm@3400
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
138 kW@6000
248 Nm@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,020 mm 2,720 mm 1 mm
Length 5,207 mm 4,735 mm 1 mm
Width 1,991 mm 1,806 mm 0 mm
Height 1,788 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,173 kg 1,491 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 83 L 64 L 19 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,026 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,575 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,501 mm 1,384 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,110 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 965 mm -964 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,557 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,468 mm 1,389 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 960 mm -25 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) 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 691 L 419 L 272 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,948 L 14.8 -13.8 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 3,296 L 14.8 -11.8 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse

2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2007 Kia Optima

2007 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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