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Chevrolet Equinox (2011) vs. Toyota Highlander (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox and 2013 Toyota Highlander specs.

2011 Chevrolet Equinox and 2013 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2011 2013  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.5 in 109.8 in 2.7 in
Length 187.8 in 188.4 in -0.6 in
Width 72.5 in 75.2 in -2.7 in
Height 66.3 in 68.1 in -1.8 in
Curb Weight 4101 lb. 4266 lb. -165 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.8 gal. 19.2 gal. -0.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 40.6 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.8 in 59.7 in -3.9 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 39.2 in 40.1 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.3 in 59.5 in -4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.3 in 56.5 in -5.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.9 in 38.3 in 1.6 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 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) -29.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 31.4 ft3 10.3 ft3 21.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 31.4 42.3 ft3 -10.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum 63.7 ft3 95.4 ft3 -31.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox

2011 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
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
Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Front seat comfort and room is great. Driver side lumbar support continues to work great. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
We really like the track sliding nature of the rear seat. Give passengers in the back plenty of leg room. Also, the large rear doors make it quite easy for our aging parents to get in and out of this vehicle. This feature, more than any other, really "sold" us on the Chevy Equinox. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The equinox was one of the very few cars that could swallow both a double stroller and two infant seats with ease. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 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
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I like the firmness of the front seats, but others may have an issue with it. Seat width leans to the narrow side however, and shoulder room is merely adequate. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat legroom is phenominal (and one of the big reasons I chose the Equinox) when you slide it all the way back. This is the first vehicle I've owned where you can fit 4 6'+ people without anyone having to readjust their seats or compromise in any way. The rear seats also recline to a small degree which is an added bonus. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander

2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander

2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review
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
2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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