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Chevrolet Equinox (2012) vs. Jeep Patriot (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2008 Jeep Patriot specs.

2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2008 Jeep Patriot Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Jeep Patriot  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
172 hp@6000
165 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.5 in 103.7 in 8.8 in
Length 187.8 in 173.6 in 14.2 in
Width 72.5 in 69.1 in 3.4 in
Height 66.3 in 64.4 in 1.9 in
Curb Weight 4101 lb. 3333 lb. 768 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.8 gal. 13.6 gal. 5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 41.0 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.8 in 54.6 in 1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.6 in 52.3 in 2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 40.6 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 39.3 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.3 in 54.0 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.1 in 51.0 in 0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.9 in 39.4 in 0.5 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 80 in (over 2 rows) 1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 31.5 ft3 23.0 ft3 8.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 63.7 ft3 54.2 ft3 9.5 ft3

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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 2008 Jeep Patriot

2008 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
tall driver 6" 6" many other vehicles simply undriveable see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Plenty of space for taller people. Not cramped like most compact SUVs. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Supportive and roomy. I can drive for hours without fatigue. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Its comfortable on long trips see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Support, not hard, just plain comfortable see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
lot of front room see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual AWD
Adults will find the back seats of the Patriot comfortable. Let a kid sit in the middle. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Plenty of head/leg room; vehicle definitely feels larger on the inside than it looks from the outside. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
The front seats are simply comfortable; the back seats not so much. see full Jeep Patriot review
2007 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual AWD
Knee room and seat comfort is good for this type of vehicle and this price see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual AWD
Slim on the rear seat room. see full Jeep Patriot review
2008 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Seat is a little high hard back there, and front seat backs have no pockets. see full Jeep Patriot review
 
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