Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 109.8 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 193.7 in | -5.9 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 72.4 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 57.9 in | 8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3944 lb. | 3547 lb. | 397 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.3 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 55.1 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.5 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.3 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 56.5 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 55.9 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 38.0 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.7 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 47.1 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 |
2011 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |