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Chevrolet Equinox (2006) vs. Saturn ASTRA (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Saturn ASTRA specs.

2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Saturn ASTRA Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Saturn ASTRA  
Engine 3.4L V6
OHV-2v
185 hp@5200
210 lb-ft@3800
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
125 lb-ft@3800
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.5 in 102.9 in 9.6 in
Length 188.8 in 170.5 in 18.3 in
Width 71.4 in 69.0 in 2.4 in
Height 69.3 in 57.4 in 11.9 in
Curb Weight 3668 lb. 2921 lb. 747 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.0 gal. 12.2 gal. 4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 38.9 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 53.9 in 1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.1 in 51.8 in -0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.0 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 38.3 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 52.8 in 3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.4 in 51.4 in 0 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.2 in 35.3 in 4.9 in
Total Legroom 81.4 in (over 2 rows) 77.3 in (over 2 rows) 4.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.7 ft3 12.5 ft3 23.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 67.1 ft3 44.8 ft3 22.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox

2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Saturn ASTRA

2009 Saturn ASTRA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Tilt/telescopic steering and with 8 way adjustable drivers seat. I was able to find my near perfect driving position. Every automaker should make a drivers seat manual lumbar standard, then it would be perfect. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2009 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Being a 5 door hatch, there is plenty of room in the back for 2 full size adults or 3 children/teens. With the hatch, there is lots of room for bulky stuff. Like a Mini-SUV in cargo hauling. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The European styled seats are great! Very supportive, but not too firm, and the seat back adjustment is exceptionally simple. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Leather seats with lumbar is very comfortable. Lots of leg room, even for tall people. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
I run 6', 300# and this is one of the few smaller cars I can drive in reasonable comfort while taking the back roads. Nice lateral support and my back doesn't give me fits when I get out. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD

I have the cloth seats, which I had read didn't offer good back or thigh support. I find this to be very untrue even without adjustable lumbar support. I did switch out my stock steering wheel with a leather VXR wheel from Britain, which REALLY gave this car a premium feel. The stock seats support my back very well (6'2") and also find there to be just enough leg room with my seat almost all the way back, thigh support is a bit lacking, but for such a tiny car they really did a good job making it feel like a much bigger car. I also highly recommend buying and installing the Boomerang armrest and cup holder to maximize your Astra comfort.

see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
at 6ft 1 in , has plenty of leg and head room. Comfortable to get in and out of see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Seat fits just right. Plenty of adjustment range between seat and steering wheel. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Harder than most american seats. Very comfortable for long hauls. No need for armrest! see full Saturn ASTRA review
2009 Saturn ASTRA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Narrow seats and tough entry/exit due to low roofline. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 2dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
See above. see full Saturn ASTRA review
2008 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD

My only concern about front seat room isn't about the seats at all, but that the peddles in the 5 speed are very small and very very close together, which for me with size 13 feet can create a problem. I have caught my feet together and accidently stomped on the break when trying to push in the clutch, which upsets everyone driving behind me, but provides a good laugh for me.

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