Model Year | 2012 | 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 | 187.8 in | 197.6 in | -9.8 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 73.0 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 56.1 in | 10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3761 lb. | 3343 lb. | 418 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.3 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.5 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.2 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.1 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 56.6 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 55.7 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 38.9 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.7 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 46.7 ft3 |
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |