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2008 Chevrolet Equinox and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 104.4 in | 8.1 in |
| Length | 188.8 in | 182.2 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 70.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 69.3 in | 57.2 in | 12.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3907 lb. | 3157 lb. | 750 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 55.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 0.0 in | 51.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.2 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.1 in | 3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 53.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 0.0 in | 51.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 38.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.1 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 51.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox
| 2008 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
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