Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 210 kW@6300 361 Nm@3400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1700 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 2,652 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,207 mm | 4,628 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,991 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,173 kg | 1,432 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 83 L | 55 L | 28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,575 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,557 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 968 mm | -33 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 0 mm | 960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,463 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,227 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 843 mm | 0 mm | 843 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 691 L | 439 L | 252 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,948 L | 15.5 | -14.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,296 L | 15.5 | -12.5 L |
2010 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |