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Chevrolet Equinox (2006) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

2006 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Volkswagen Tiguan  
Engine 3.4L V6
OHV-2v
185 hp@5200
210 lb-ft@3800
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1700
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.5 in 102.5 in 10 in
Length 188.8 in 174.3 in 14.5 in
Width 71.4 in 71.2 in 0.2 in
Height 69.3 in 66.3 in 3 in
Curb Weight 3796 lb. 3631 lb. 165 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.0 gal. 16.8 gal. 0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 39.1 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 56.2 in -0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.1 in 0.0 in 51.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 40.1 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 39.0 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 54.8 in 1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.4 in 0.0 in 51.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.2 in 35.8 in 4.4 in
Total Legroom 81.4 in (over 2 rows) 75.9 in (over 2 rows) 5.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.7 ft3 23.8 ft3 11.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 35.7 23.0 ft3 12.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum 67.1 ft3 56.1 ft3 11 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 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Seats slide back and forth to change cargo vs passenger space for flexible loads. Lots of leg room. Panoramic sunroof and air vent makes it a pleasure. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty room! almost like the big Ford Expedition! see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Well designed, nice sitting position, like a front seat. Lots of leg room. Seat is comfortable. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
 
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