Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.4L V6 OHV-2v 185 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@3800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
|
Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 121.2 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 202.5 in | -13.7 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 78.7 in | -7.3 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 67.9 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3668 lb. | 4510 lb. | -842 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 63.7 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 58.4 in | -7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 64.1 in | -8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 65.0 in | -13.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 36.5 in | 3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.7 in | -32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -28.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.7 | 83.3 ft3 | -47.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.1 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -76.7 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 |
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I dislike the current emphasis on hard seats (and this applies to most other brands as well- Toyotas and Hondas are the worst). Enthusiast magazines can rave all they want about great support, etc, but the softer seats in friend's '92 Caravan are more comfortable than these in my 2013. I have an SXT model, which is sort of mid level in Grand Caravans, and it does have a power seat. However, that is an OPTION, and it should be standard above the SE model. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice car, but front seats could be better. Close to a deal breaker. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |