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Chevrolet Equinox (2012) vs. Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo specs.

2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
3.9L V6
OHV-2v
242 hp@6000
242 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.5 in 110.5 in 2 in
Length 187.8 in 200.4 in -12.6 in
Width 72.5 in 72.9 in -0.4 in
Height 66.3 in 58.7 in 7.6 in
Curb Weight 3944 lb. 3637 lb. 307 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.8 gal. 17.5 gal. 1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 39.4 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.8 in 58.7 in -2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.6 in 56.4 in -1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.3 in -1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 37.8 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.3 in 58.6 in -3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.1 in 57.2 in -6.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.9 in 37.6 in 2.3 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 31.5 ft3 18.6 ft3 12.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 63.7 ft3 18.6 ft3 45.1 ft3

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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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo

2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Interior room is outstanding. Trunk room is phenomenal, especially with flip and fold flat rear seat. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review
2005 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 3.4L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat had good room. Passengers had good leg room. Only adults over 6ft would touch the backs of the front seat with their legs. Draw back was the low roof. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review
 
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