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Chevrolet Avalanche (2006) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox specs.

2006 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Chevrolet Avalanche Chevrolet Equinox  
Engine 5.3L V8
OHV-2v
295 hp@5200
335 lb-ft@4000
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUT 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 130.0 in 112.5 in 17.5 in
Length 221.6 in 187.8 in 33.8 in
Width 79.8 in 72.5 in 7.3 in
Height 73.6 in 66.3 in 7.3 in
Curb Weight 5413 lb. 4101 lb. 1312 lb.
Fuel Capacity 31.0 gal. 18.8 gal. 12.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 40.9 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 65.2 in 55.8 in 9.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 61.4 in 54.6 in 6.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.2 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 39.2 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 65.2 in 55.3 in 9.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 62.0 in 51.1 in 10.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.9 in 39.9 in -1 in
Total Legroom 80.2 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 0.0 31.5 ft3 -31.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 0.0 63.7 ft3 -63.7

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche

2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic RWD
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review
2007 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox

2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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