Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 106.3 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 179.0 in | 26 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 71.7 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 67.7 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 3443 lb. | 1347 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 41.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 54.6 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 41.6 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 0.0 in | 61.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 53.9 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.2 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 35.1 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 40.3 in | 8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 31.3 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 17.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | 37.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | 42.4 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |