Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Toyota Highlander | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 109.8 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 188.4 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 75.2 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 68.1 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3668 lb. | 3946 lb. | -278 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 59.7 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 56.7 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.2 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 59.5 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 56.5 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 38.3 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -29.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 25.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.7 | 42.3 ft3 | -6.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.1 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -28.3 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |