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Chevrolet Equinox (2006) vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring specs.

2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Hyundai Elantra Touring  
Engine 3.4L V6
OHV-2v
185 hp@5200
210 lb-ft@3800
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6000
136 lb-ft@4600
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.5 in 106.3 in 6.2 in
Length 188.8 in 176.2 in 12.6 in
Width 71.4 in 69.5 in 1.9 in
Height 69.3 in 59.8 in 9.5 in
Curb Weight 3668 lb. 2969 lb. 699 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.0 gal. 14.0 gal. 3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 40.0 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 55.4 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.1 in 53.9 in -2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 43.5 in -2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 39.4 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 54.7 in 1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.4 in 52.6 in -1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.2 in 36.4 in 3.8 in
Total Legroom 81.4 in (over 2 rows) 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.7 ft3 24.3 ft3 11.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 67.1 ft3 65.3 ft3 1.8 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 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
 
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