Chevrolet Cruze (2016) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2006) Specs

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2016 Chevrolet Cruze and 2006 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year	2016	2006
Model	Chevrolet Cruze	Chevrolet Equinox
Engine	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000	3.4L V6 OHV-2v 185 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@3800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	112.5 in	-6.2 in
Length	183.7 in	188.8 in	-5.1 in
Width	70.5 in	71.4 in	-0.9 in
Height	57.4 in	69.3 in	-11.9 in
Curb Weight	2870 lb.	3668 lb.	-798 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.7 gal.	17.0 gal.	-3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	40.9 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.9 in	55.7 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	51.1 in	2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.2 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	40.1 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	55.9 in	-2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.9 in	51.4 in	0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	40.2 in	-4.1 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	-3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	35.7 ft³	-20.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.8 ft³	67.1 ft³	-52.3 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions. Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage. Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels. In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good. Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks. see full Chevrolet Cruze review

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2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Rear seat slides forward and back to acoomodate either people or more cargo see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Lots of room with sliding rear seat. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The best thing is the flexibility of the cabin configuration. I have tall in-laws and my wife and I are both tall, so the adjustments you can make to the cabin configuration depending on the use are important. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	See above. When we are alone, we put the back seats all the way forward and the front seats all the way back, maximizing hauling space. When accompanied, we change it to maximize rear passenger spce. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The entire cabin is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The entire interior is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review

2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Seat is okay on the interstate, but on a twisty road - forget it! Good thing it has a drivers door and a console, otherwise you would fall out or wind up in the passenger seat. Speaking of the console, what a joke!!! Idiot that designed that should be see full Chevrolet Equinox review

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