Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 104.3 in | 8.2 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 171.6 in | 16.2 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 71.8 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 57.7 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3944 lb. | 3223 lb. | 721 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.3 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.6 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.9 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.9 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.9 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 52.7 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 33.2 in | 6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.7 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 |
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It gets more comfortable the more I drive and I do take long drives at times see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have two children and they can ride back there comfortablely see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat slides 8" forward and back. In the back position, excellent leg room for adults. When slid forward, good rear cargo room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great - lots of leg room and very adjustable see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Front seats are not very supportive, and you sink down into them see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2015 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |