Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 103.5 in | 15.4 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 171.3 in | 33.7 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 70.9 in | 7.5 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 66.7 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5066 lb. | 3527 lb. | 1539 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 6.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 56.7 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 54.6 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 56.3 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 54.6 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.2 in | -0.4 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 32 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 23.6 | 45.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | 49.8 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 Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |