Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Toyota Avalon | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 111.0 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 197.2 in | 7.8 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 72.8 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 58.5 in | 11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 3495 lb. | 1295 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.8 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 59.4 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 55.8 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.5 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 58.2 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 56.2 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.9 in | -4.1 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) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 29.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 14.4 | 54.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 102 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 |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |