Model Year | 2012 | 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 | 3,020 mm | 3,020 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,207 mm | 5,131 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,991 mm | 1,989 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,173 kg | 1,990 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 83 L | 80 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,575 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,557 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,039 mm | 934 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 973 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,463 mm | 1,537 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,227 mm | 1,273 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 864 mm | -21 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 691 L | 912 L | -221 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,948 L | 2,268 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,296 L | 4,007 L | -1 L |
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 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 |