Chevrolet Traverse (2011) vs. Mitsubishi Lancer (2009) Specs

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2011 Chevrolet Traverse and 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Specifications

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	Chevrolet Traverse	Mitsubishi Lancer
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.9 in	103.7 in	15.2 in
Length	205.0 in	180.0 in	25 in
Width	78.4 in	69.4 in	9 in
Height	70.4 in	58.7 in	11.7 in
Curb Weight	4790 lb.	3480 lb.	1310 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.0 gal.	15.3 gal.	6.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	39.6 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	62.0 in	54.7 in	7.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.1 in	53.3 in	5.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.2 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	36.9 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.3 in	54.3 in	7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.8 in	54.1 in	3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	36.1 in	0.7 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)	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	33 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.4 ft³	11.6 ft³	12.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	68.8 ft³	11.6	57.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	116.4 ft³	11.6 ft³	104.8 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

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review

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