Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 105.1 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 188.7 in | 0.1 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 69.7 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 63.2 in | 6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4044 lb. | 3565 lb. | 479 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.4 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 51.0 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 44.1 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.1 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 53.7 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 52.6 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 33.9 in | 6.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.1 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
2008 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2006 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The Outback is much smaller (but not cheaper) than the XC70. see full Subaru Outback review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very tight and narrow rear seat room. feels much bumpier in the rear seat than the front seat. see full Subaru Outback review |