Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,858 mm | 2,781 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,740 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,842 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,706 kg | 1,930 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 79 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 998 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,298 mm | 1,539 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 902 mm | -901 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 892 L | 977 L | -85 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,804 L | 1,909 L | 0 L |
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |