Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 110.0 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 190.7 in | -2.9 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 72.1 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 57.3 in | 9 in |
Curb Weight | 3944 lb. | 3385 lb. | 559 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.2 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.7 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 45.5 in | -4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 54.5 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 34.7 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 48.3 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
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