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2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 106.3 in | 6.2 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 185.8 in | 2 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 71.5 in | 1 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 55.5 in | 10.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3761 lb. | 3281 lb. | 480 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.9 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.8 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.3 in | -2.1 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 | 54.4 in | -3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 36.2 in | 3.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 17.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.7 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 50.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima
| 2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
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