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Chevrolet Equinox (2012) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2012 2009  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
242 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,858 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,770 mm 4,676 mm 0 mm
Width 1,842 mm 1,890 mm 0 mm
Height 1,684 mm 1,725 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,860 kg 1,824 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 71 L 75 L -4 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,039 mm 1,021 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,387 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,082 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 996 mm 1,006 mm 995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,405 mm 1,488 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,298 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,013 mm 935 mm -934 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 884 mm -884 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,369 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,133 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 795 mm -795 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 892 L 283 L 609 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 31.5 968 L -936.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,804 L 2,214 L -1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox

2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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