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

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

2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Cruze  
Engine 3.4L V6
OHV-2v
185 hp@5200
210 lb-ft@3800
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
123 lb-ft@3800
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.5 in 105.7 in 6.8 in
Length 188.8 in 181.0 in 7.8 in
Width 71.4 in 70.7 in 0.7 in
Height 69.3 in 58.1 in 11.2 in
Curb Weight 3668 lb. 3102 lb. 566 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.0 gal. 15.6 gal. 1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 39.3 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 54.8 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.1 in 53.0 in -1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.2 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 37.9 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 53.9 in 2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.4 in 52.4 in -1 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.2 in 35.4 in 4.8 in
Total Legroom 81.4 in (over 2 rows) 77.6 in (over 2 rows) 3.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.7 ft3 15.4 ft3 20.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 67.1 ft3 15.4 ft3 51.7 ft3

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

2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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

2012 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review
 
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