Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 106.4 in | 12.5 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 174.3 in | 30.7 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 69.7 in | 8.7 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 52.8 in | 17.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 3045 lb. | 1745 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.2 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 54.8 in | 7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 53.3 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.8 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 54.9 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 48.1 in | 9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 32.2 in | 4.6 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) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 36.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 16.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 7.6 | 61.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 108.8 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 |
2007 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 238-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seats are functional for adults, which is unique for a sports car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |