Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Acura RSX | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 101.2 in | 11.3 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 172.4 in | 15.4 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 67.9 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 54.9 in | 11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3944 lb. | 2840 lb. | 1104 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 37.8 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 52.6 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 51.1 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.1 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 34.1 in | 5.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 51.3 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 46.2 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 29.2 in | 10.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 8.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.7 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 47.7 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 |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |