Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Uplander | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 118.9 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 204.4 in | 203.7 in | 0.7 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 78.5 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 72.1 in | 69.9 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4470 lb. | 4646 lb. | -176 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 61.5 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 58.0 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 61.0 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 57.8 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.8 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 37.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 57.6 in | -9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 48.3 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 33.2 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 70.3 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 116.3 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 |
2008 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |