Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 106.7 in | 5.8 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 180.7 in | 7.1 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 73.3 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 68.1 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4101 lb. | 4477 lb. | -376 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.7 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 58.9 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.3 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.6 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 58.4 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 58.0 in | -6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 36.1 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.7 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | -2.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Sorento.