Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.4L V6 OHV-2v 138 kW@5200 285 Nm@3800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 116 kW@6200 195 Nm@4300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,858 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,796 mm | 4,341 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,814 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,664 kg | 1,290 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 52 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,298 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,021 mm | 889 mm | -888 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,011 L | 549 L | -548 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,900 L | 0 L | 1 L |
2007 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2007 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |