Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 118.9 in | 0 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 202.0 in | 3 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 78.3 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 69.3 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 4387 lb. | 403 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 63.2 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 59.2 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 65.3 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 65.9 in | -8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.9 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 38.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 60.5 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 50.1 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 34.0 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 80.1 ft3 | -11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -25.1 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 |
2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |