Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
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 |
2011 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 |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review |
2008 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review |