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Chevrolet Traverse (2014) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse and 2006 Kia Optima specs.

2014 Chevrolet Traverse and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2014 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 3,020 mm 2,700 mm 1 mm
Length 5,174 mm 4,719 mm 1 mm
Width 1,994 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Height 1,775 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,107 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 1,562 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,473 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 1,549 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 1,991 L 13.6 -12.6 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 3,293 L 13.6 -10.6 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Traverse

2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. 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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