Model Year | 2012 | 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 | 187.8 in | 183.7 in | 4.1 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 71.3 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 56.3 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 3761 lb. | 3461 lb. | 300 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.2 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.9 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 54.3 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 44.8 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 36.9 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.4 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 54.0 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 32.2 in | 7.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.7 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 52.9 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 |
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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