Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Chevrolet Cruze | |
Engine | 3.4L V6 OHV-2v 185 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@3800 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
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. | 3005 lb. | 663 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 | 42.3 in | -1.1 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) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.1 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 52.1 ft3 |
2007 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 |
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 |
2007 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 |
2015 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 |
2015 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
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