Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Chevrolet Equinox | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,858 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,032 mm | 4,796 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,814 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,458 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,618 kg | 1,772 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 64 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,019 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 1,021 mm | 954 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 1,011 L | 452 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 | 1,900 L | 15 |
2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
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 |