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Chevrolet Equinox (2012) vs. Toyota Prius (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2011 Toyota Prius specs.

2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2011 Toyota Prius Specifications

Model Year 2012 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 187.8 in 175.6 in 12.2 in
Width 72.5 in 68.7 in 3.8 in
Height 66.3 in 58.7 in 7.6 in
Curb Weight 3761 lb. 3042 lb. 719 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.8 gal. 11.9 gal. 6.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 38.6 in 2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.8 in 54.9 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.6 in 52.7 in 1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.5 in -1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 37.6 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.3 in 53.1 in 2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.1 in 51.2 in -0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.9 in 36.0 in 3.9 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 78.5 in (over 2 rows) 2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 31.5 ft3 21.6 ft3 9.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 63.7 ft3 39.6 ft3 24.1 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 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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