Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 197 kW@6950 301 Nm@5100 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@5800 327 Nm@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,858 mm | 2,852 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,770 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,842 mm | 1,773 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,789 kg | 1,577 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 62 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,001 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,298 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,106 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 892 L | 646 L | 246 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,804 L | 1,161 L | 0 L |
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 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |