Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 197 kW@6500 339 Nm@2300 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6400 342 Nm@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,858 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,796 mm | 4,905 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,814 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,689 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,790 kg | 1,859 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 71 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,298 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,303 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,046 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 907 mm | -907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,120 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 800 mm | -800 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,093 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,898 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,011 L | 382 L | -381 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.7 | 1,158 L | 34.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,900 L | 2,265 L | -1 L |
2009 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort and room is great. Driver side lumbar support continues to work great. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We really like the track sliding nature of the rear seat. Give passengers in the back plenty of leg room. Also, the large rear doors make it quite easy for our aging parents to get in and out of this vehicle. This feature, more than any other, really "sold" us on the Chevy Equinox. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The equinox was one of the very few cars that could swallow both a double stroller and two infant seats with ease. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2009 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I like the firmness of the front seats, but others may have an issue with it. Seat width leans to the narrow side however, and shoulder room is merely adequate. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat legroom is phenominal (and one of the big reasons I chose the Equinox) when you slide it all the way back. This is the first vehicle I've owned where you can fit 4 6'+ people without anyone having to readjust their seats or compromise in any way. The rear seats also recline to a small degree which is an added bonus. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |