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

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

2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
3.9L V6
OHV-2v
240 hp@5800
241 lb-ft@2800
 
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

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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 Malibu

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