Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 5,207 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,991 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,694 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,600 kg | 2,298 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 83 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 935 mm | 10 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,463 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,227 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 668 L | 691 L | -23 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.6 | 1,948 L | 22.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,886 L | 3,296 L | -2 L |
2006 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
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 |