Hyundai Elantra GT (2015) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2012) Specs

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2015 Hyundai Elantra GT and 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year	2015	2012
Model	Hyundai Elantra GT	Chevrolet Traverse
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	118.9 in	-14.6 in
Length	169.3 in	205.0 in	-35.7 in
Width	70.1 in	78.4 in	-8.3 in
Height	57.9 in	70.4 in	-12.5 in
Curb Weight	2908 lb.	4790 lb.	-1882 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	22.0 gal.	-8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	40.4 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	62.0 in	-6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	59.1 in	-6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.3 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	39.4 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	61.3 in	-6.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	57.8 in	-6.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	36.8 in	-2.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.6 in	-57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.3 in	-48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.2 in	-33.2 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	111.3 in (over 3 rows)	-34.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.0 ft³	24.4 ft³	-1.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.0	68.8 ft³	-45.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	51.0 ft³	116.4 ft³	-65.4 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT

2015 Hyundai Elantra GT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Like the Elantra Touring which it replaced, the Elantra GT shares few if any visible parts with the Elantra coupe and sedan. Instead, both cars are essentially the European-market Hyundai i30 rebadged and slightly retuned for North American consumption. In Europe, the i30 is offered in two lengths, a hatch and an estate (the Queen's English for "wagon"). With the Elantra Touring, we got the estate. Perhaps because not enough people bought an Elantra Touring, Hyundai decided we'd readily trade functionality for styling. So with the Elantra GT we get the hatchback. While adults no longer have room to stretch, the Elantra GT's rear seat remains roomier than those in the Mazda3 and Ford Focus, but can't quite match the Kia Forte5's interior dimensions. Actually, Mazda claims more rear legroom in its car, but this particular spec seems well out of sync with reality. Even if this wasn't the case, specs aren't everything. Owing to a healthy height off the floor, the Hyundai's rear seat might be the most comfortable in the segment (unless you're tall enough to require more than the modest amount of headroom). A bonus for rear-seat passengers: the Tech Package includes the segment's only panoramic sunroof. see full Hyundai Elantra GT review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse

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

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