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Chevrolet Equinox (2012) vs. Toyota Highlander (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Toyota Highlander specs.

2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2012 2009  
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. 4178 lb. -77 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 54.6 in 56.7 in -2.1 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 51.1 in 56.5 in -5.4 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 31.5 ft3 10.3 ft3 21.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 31.5 42.3 ft3 -10.8
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 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 2009 Toyota Highlander

2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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