Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Honda Accord | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 197 kW@6950 301 Nm@5100 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 202 kW@6200 344 Nm@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,858 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,930 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,842 mm | 1,847 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,789 kg | 1,612 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 70 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 978 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,298 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 892 L | 396 L | 496 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,804 L | 14.0 | -13 L |
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 |
2011 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Spacing is good, material use is comfortable. see full Honda Accord review |
2011 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Lumbar support is too aggressive, and it is non-adjustable in the LX model. I have gotten used to them, but they are nowhere near the same league as my previously owned Saabs and BMWs. see full Honda Accord review |