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Chevrolet Equinox (2006) vs. Toyota Prius (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2012 Toyota Prius specs.

2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2012 Toyota Prius Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Toyota Prius  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,858 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,796 mm 4,481 mm 0 mm
Width 1,814 mm 1,745 mm 0 mm
Height 1,760 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,664 kg 1,380 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 45 L 19 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,039 mm 980 mm -979 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,415 mm 1,394 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,298 mm 1,339 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,080 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,019 mm 955 mm -954 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,420 mm 1,349 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,306 mm 1,300 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,021 mm 914 mm -913 mm
Total Legroom 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 1,011 L 612 L -611 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,900 L 1,121 L 0 L

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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 2012 Toyota Prius

2012 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
2012 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
 
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