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Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI (2010) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI and 2013 Chevrolet Traverse specs.

2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI and 2013 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year 2010 2013  
Model Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Chevrolet Traverse  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
281 hp@6300
266 lb-ft@3400
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 118.9 in -17.4 in
Length 179.3 in 203.7 in -24.4 in
Width 70.1 in 78.5 in -8.4 in
Height 59.2 in 69.9 in -10.7 in
Curb Weight 3350 lb. 4646 lb. -1296 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 22.0 gal. -7.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.4 in 40.4 in -2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 61.5 in -6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 58.0 in -58 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.1 in 41.3 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 39.4 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.1 in 61.0 in -7.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 57.8 in -57.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.5 in 36.8 in -1.3 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 32.8 ft3 24.4 ft3 8.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 32.8 70.3 ft3 -37.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 66.9 ft3 116.3 ft3 -49.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI

2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2011 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good room for a small car. Four adults can ride comfortably. Plenty of cargo room with the rear seats down. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
A lot of rear leg rrom when compared to the Mazda3 and A3 which I also looked at. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse

2013 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2013 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 
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