Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Honda Fit | |
Engine | 3.4L V6 OHV-2v 185 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@3800 |
1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 98.4 in | 14.1 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 161.6 in | 27.2 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 66.7 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 60.0 in | 9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3668 lb. | 2577 lb. | 1091 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 52.7 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 51.5 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 51.3 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 51.3 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 34.5 in | 5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.1 ft3 | 57.3 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
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 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The best in this category (when you take into consideration the size of the trunk). see full Honda Fit review |
2013 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat bottoms are typical Japanese style short bottomed and not conducive to long duration drives. see full Honda Fit review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here. see full Honda Fit review |