Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Nissan Maxima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 109.3 in | 9.6 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 190.6 in | 14.4 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 73.2 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 57.8 in | 12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 3556 lb. | 1234 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.5 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 56.3 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 53.4 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.8 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.4 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 55.1 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 53.9 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.6 in | 2.2 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) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 32.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 14.2 | 54.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 102.2 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 |
2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |