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Chevrolet Equinox (2006) vs. Ford Escape (2006) Specs

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

2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2006 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year 2006 2006  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Ford Escape  
Engine 3.4L V6
OHV-2v
185 hp@5200
210 lb-ft@3800
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
200 hp@6000
193 lb-ft@4850
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.5 in 103.2 in 9.3 in
Length 188.8 in 174.9 in 13.9 in
Width 71.4 in 70.1 in 1.3 in
Height 69.3 in 69.7 in -0.4 in
Curb Weight 3796 lb. 3444 lb. 352 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.0 gal. 16.5 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 40.4 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 56.3 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.1 in 53.2 in -2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.6 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 39.2 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 55.9 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.4 in 49.1 in 2.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.2 in 35.6 in 4.6 in
Total Legroom 81.4 in (over 2 rows) 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 4.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.7 ft3 29.3 ft3 6.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 67.1 ft3 66.3 ft3 0.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox

2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Lots of room with sliding rear seat. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The best thing is the flexibility of the cabin configuration. I have tall in-laws and my wife and I are both tall, so the adjustments you can make to the cabin configuration depending on the use are important. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
See above. When we are alone, we put the back seats all the way forward and the front seats all the way back, maximizing hauling space. When accompanied, we change it to maximize rear passenger spce. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The entire cabin is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The entire interior is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Escape

2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review
2006 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review
2006 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review
2005 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review
 
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