Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Traverse | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 210 kW@6300 361 Nm@3400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 2,710 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,207 mm | 4,775 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,991 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,788 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,173 kg | 1,593 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 83 L | 70 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,575 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,557 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,468 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 958 mm | -23 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) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 691 L | 1,014 L | 690 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,948 L | 35.8 | -34.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,296 L | 1,747 L | 2 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |