Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 108.5 in | 4 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 197.6 in | -8.8 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 73.0 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 56.1 in | 13.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3699 lb. | 3343 lb. | 356 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 57.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 54.5 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.2 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 38.1 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.6 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 55.7 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 38.9 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.1 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 50.1 ft3 |
2008 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 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |