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Chevrolet Traverse (2012) vs. Lexus IS (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008 Lexus IS specs.

2012 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Chevrolet Traverse Lexus IS  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 118.9 in 107.5 in 11.4 in
Length 205.0 in 180.1 in 24.9 in
Width 78.4 in 70.9 in 7.5 in
Height 70.4 in 56.1 in 14.3 in
Curb Weight 4790 lb. 3455 lb. 1335 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.0 gal. 17.2 gal. 4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 37.2 in 3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 62.0 in 54.4 in 7.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.1 in 54.1 in 5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 43.9 in -2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 36.7 in 2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.3 in 52.7 in 8.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.8 in 53.7 in 4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 30.6 in 6.2 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) 74.5 in (over 2 rows) 36.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.4 ft3 13.0 ft3 11.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 68.8 ft3 13.0 55.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 116.4 ft3 13.0 ft3 103.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse

2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Lexus IS

2008 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review
2008 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8
8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review
2007 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review
2007 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review
 
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