Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Pontiac Vibe | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 102.4 in | 10.1 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 171.1 in | 17.7 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 69.5 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 61.0 in | 8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3699 lb. | 2856 lb. | 843 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 53.3 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 52.3 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 52.6 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 43.7 in | 7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 36.2 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.1 ft3 | 49.4 ft3 | 17.7 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 |
2009 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Room for a 6 foot 4 inch person see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
room to move see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
compared to my sons beamer i like the higher more cushioned feel.this car is higher in design than any ive seen.the gt leather seats sort of wrap around you-very comfotable see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no rear seat room or comfort unless you are a less than 5 ft tall child. see full Pontiac Vibe review |