Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 2,830 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,207 mm | 4,864 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,991 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,173 kg | 1,466 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 83 L | 62 L | 21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,575 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,557 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 983 mm | -48 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) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 691 L | 419 L | 272 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,948 L | 14.8 | -13.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,296 L | 14.8 | -11.8 L |
2012 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 |
2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |