Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Kia Spectra | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 102.8 in | 16.1 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 171.3 in | 33.7 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 68.3 in | 10.1 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 57.9 in | 12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 2844 lb. | 1946 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 55.1 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 52.4 in | 6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.8 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 53.9 in | 7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 53.9 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.4 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 33.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 18.3 | 50.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 52.8 ft3 | 63.6 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 |
2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |