Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,858 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,842 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,860 kg | 1,572 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 55 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 978 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,298 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 892 L | 739 L | 153 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,804 L | 1,546 L | 0 L |
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 |
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |