Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Lexus IS | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 110.2 in | 2.3 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 183.7 in | 5.1 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 71.3 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 56.3 in | 13 in |
Curb Weight | 3699 lb. | 3461 lb. | 238 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.2 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 55.9 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 54.3 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 44.8 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 36.9 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 53.4 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 54.0 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 32.2 in | 8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 24.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.1 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 56.3 ft3 |
2008 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2014 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review |
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