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Chevrolet Equinox (2012) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2016 Chevrolet Traverse specs.

2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2016 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year 2012 2016  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Traverse  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
281 hp@6300
266 lb-ft@3400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.5 in 118.9 in -6.4 in
Length 187.8 in 203.7 in -15.9 in
Width 72.5 in 78.5 in -6 in
Height 66.3 in 69.9 in -3.6 in
Curb Weight 4101 lb. 4844 lb. -743 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.8 gal. 22.0 gal. -3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 40.4 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.8 in 61.5 in -5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.6 in 58.0 in -3.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.3 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 39.4 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.3 in 61.0 in -5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.1 in 57.8 in -6.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.9 in 36.8 in 3.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.8 in -37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 57.6 in -57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 48.3 in -48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 33.2 in -33.2 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 111.3 in (over 3 rows) -30.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 31.5 ft3 24.4 ft3 7.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 31.5 70.3 ft3 -38.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 63.7 ft3 116.3 ft3 -52.6 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 2016 Chevrolet Traverse

2016 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I bought this vehicle to be able to transport my grandchildren back and forth between New Jersey and Ohio. I have the 2LT version with four captains chairs and really enjoy the convienence of not having to move a middle row seat to allow one of them to get into the "way back". Having three kids jammed together in a middle seat for an 8 hour drive is courting disaster--that's why I needed that third seat. Everyone has plenty of space. Normally I find any drive over 4 hours a bit uncomfortable but the seat and driver's position was very relaxing and comfortable. This particular vehicle has the most room for storage behind the third seat than any in its class. It is only beat by minivans and they just aren't my kind of vehicle. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
 
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