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2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Engine | 3.4L V6 OHV-2v 185 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@3800 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 106.3 in | 6.2 in |
| Length | 188.8 in | 184.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 74.4 in | -3 in |
| Height | 69.3 in | 67.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3796 lb. | 4022 lb. | -226 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 59.5 in | -3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 55.8 in | -4.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.6 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 58.6 in | -2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 55.0 in | -3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 36.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -29.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 25.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.7 | 34.2 ft3 | 1.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.1 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -11.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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