Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Nissan Armada | |
Engine | 3.4L V6 OHV-2v 138 kW@5200 285 Nm@3800 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 236 kW@4900 522 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,858 mm | 3,129 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,796 mm | 5,276 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,814 mm | 2,014 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,961 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,722 kg | 2,537 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 106 L | -42 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,298 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,544 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,021 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,618 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,240 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 818 mm | -818 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,944 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,011 L | 566 L | -565 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.7 | 1,606 L | 34.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,900 L | 2,750 L | -1 L |
2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat slides forward and back to acoomodate either people or more cargo see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room with sliding rear seat. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The best thing is the flexibility of the cabin configuration. I have tall in-laws and my wife and I are both tall, so the adjustments you can make to the cabin configuration depending on the use are important. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
See above. When we are alone, we put the back seats all the way forward and the front seats all the way back, maximizing hauling space. When accompanied, we change it to maximize rear passenger spce. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The entire cabin is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The entire interior is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Seat is okay on the interstate, but on a twisty road - forget it! Good thing it has a drivers door and a console, otherwise you would fall out or wind up in the passenger seat. Speaking of the console, what a joke!!! Idiot that designed that should be see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2008 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada review |