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Chevrolet Equinox (2006) vs. Kia Forte (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2015 Kia Forte specs.

2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2015 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2006 2015  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Kia Forte  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.5 in 106.3 in 6.2 in
Length 188.8 in 171.3 in 17.5 in
Width 71.4 in 70.1 in 1.3 in
Height 69.3 in 57.1 in 12.2 in
Curb Weight 3668 lb. 3045 lb. 623 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 3.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 39.4 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 56.1 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.1 in 53.0 in -1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.2 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 38.7 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 54.9 in 1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.4 in 53.1 in -1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.2 in 35.9 in 4.3 in
Total Legroom 81.4 in (over 2 rows) 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.7 ft3 23.2 ft3 12.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 67.1 ft3 56.4 ft3 10.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox

2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte

2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte

2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review
 
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