Model Year | 2012 | 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 |
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 |
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 |