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Chevrolet Equinox (2012) vs. Toyota Corolla (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2008 Toyota Corolla specs.

2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2008 Toyota Corolla Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Toyota Corolla  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.5 in 102.4 in 10.1 in
Length 187.8 in 178.3 in 9.5 in
Width 72.5 in 66.9 in 5.6 in
Height 66.3 in 58.5 in 7.8 in
Curb Weight 3761 lb. 2530 lb. 1231 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.8 gal. 13.2 gal. 5.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 39.3 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.8 in 53.1 in 2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.6 in 51.9 in 2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.3 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 37.1 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.3 in 53.5 in 1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.1 in 46.2 in 4.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.9 in 35.4 in 4.5 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 4.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 31.5 ft3 13.5 ft3 18 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 63.7 ft3 13.5 ft3 50.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox

2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Corolla

2008 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
My right knee/upper calf hits on the side of the console and sometimes gets irritated. The edge of the silver plastic portion could have been designed different/better. see full Toyota Corolla review
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
We would have never got rid of the Corolla, but we had a baby and the rear facing car seat made the front seat occupants seat too far forward, close to the dash, to make the seat fit.The car seat made driving very uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Front seat room was great, as long as the seats were able to be near the back of their travel. When we had to move the front seats forward for a car seat to fit in the back, it made it too uncomfortable see full Toyota Corolla review
 
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