Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 118.9 in | -6.4 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 202.0 in | -14.2 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 78.3 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 69.3 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 3944 lb. | 4387 lb. | -443 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.9 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 63.2 in | -7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 59.2 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 65.3 in | -10 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 65.9 in | -14.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 40.9 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.5 in | -60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.5 | 80.1 ft3 | -48.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.7 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -77.8 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 |
2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |