Chevrolet Traverse (2015) vs. Kia Seltos (2021) Specs

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2015 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021 Kia Seltos Specifications

Model Year	2015	2021
Model	Chevrolet Traverse	Kia Seltos
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	3,020 mm	2,629 mm	1 mm
Length	5,174 mm	4,369 mm	1 mm
Width	1,994 mm	1,801 mm	0 mm
Height	1,775 mm	1,615 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	2,197 kg	1,568 kg	1 kg
Fuel Capacity	83 L	50 L	33 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,026 mm	1,016 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,562 mm	1,410 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,473 mm	1,359 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,049 mm	1,052 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	1,001 mm	975 mm	-974 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,549 mm	1,389 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,468 mm	1,341 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	935 mm	965 mm	-30 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)	2,017 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	691 L	753 L	-62 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	1,991 L	26.6	-25.6 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	3,293 L	1,778 L	2 L

2015 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I bought this vehicle to be able to transport my grandchildren back and forth between New Jersey and Ohio. I have the 2LT version with four captains chairs and really enjoy the convienence of not having to move a middle row seat to allow one of them to get into the "way back". Having three kids jammed together in a middle seat for an 8 hour drive is courting disaster--that's why I needed that third seat. Everyone has plenty of space. Normally I find any drive over 4 hours a bit uncomfortable but the seat and driver's position was very relaxing and comfortable. This particular vehicle has the most room for storage behind the third seat than any in its class. It is only beat by minivans and they just aren't my kind of vehicle. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
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

2015 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2021	Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review

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