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Chevrolet Equinox (2006) vs. Toyota Prius (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2011 Toyota Prius specs.

2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2011 Toyota Prius Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Toyota Prius  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.5 in 106.3 in 6.2 in
Length 188.8 in 175.6 in 13.2 in
Width 71.4 in 68.7 in 2.7 in
Height 69.3 in 58.7 in 10.6 in
Curb Weight 3668 lb. 3042 lb. 626 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.0 gal. 11.9 gal. 5.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 38.6 in 2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 54.9 in 0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.1 in 52.7 in -1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.5 in -1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 37.6 in 2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 53.1 in 2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.4 in 51.2 in 0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.2 in 36.0 in 4.2 in
Total Legroom 81.4 in (over 2 rows) 78.5 in (over 2 rows) 2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.7 ft3 21.6 ft3 14.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 67.1 ft3 39.6 ft3 27.5 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 2011 Toyota Prius

2011 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It fits. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review
2011 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review
 
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