Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 104.7 in | 14.2 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 181.1 in | 23.9 in |
Width | 78.4 in | 71.5 in | 6.9 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 66.3 in | 4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4790 lb. | 3360 lb. | 1430 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.0 in | 57.1 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 53.8 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.3 in | 55.3 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 52.4 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.3 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 37.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.6 in | 52.6 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 43.3 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 30.0 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 12.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.8 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.4 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | 43.4 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 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |