Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.4L V6 OHV-2v 185 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@3800 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,858 mm | 2,499 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,796 mm | 4,026 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,814 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,664 kg | 1,106 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 45 L | 19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,298 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,021 mm | 871 mm | -870 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,011 L | 447 L | -446 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,900 L | 1,405 L | 0 L |
2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Rio.