Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 105.3 in | 13.6 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 187.8 in | 17.2 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 70.1 in | 8.3 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 57.3 in | 13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 3404 lb. | 1386 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.7 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 56.1 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 54.7 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 54.9 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 54.1 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.5 in | 0.3 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) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 32.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 33.7 ft3 | -9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 33.7 | 35.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 60.5 ft3 | 55.9 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 |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |