Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 103.0 in | 9.5 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 179.5 in | 8.3 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 70.1 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 65.9 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4101 lb. | 3440 lb. | 661 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.1 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.1 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.6 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 0.0 in | 51.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 38.0 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.7 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -4.6 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 |
2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |