Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 104.3 in | 8.2 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 170.9 in | 17.9 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 69.9 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 57.5 in | 11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3907 lb. | 2944 lb. | 963 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 55.7 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 53.0 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.3 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 38.4 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.7 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 53.3 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 35.0 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.1 ft3 | 0.0 | 67.1 ft3 |
2008 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 |
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 |