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Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo (2006) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox specs.

2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Chevrolet Equinox  
Engine 3.9L V6
OHV-2v
242 hp@6000
242 lb-ft@4800
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.5 in 112.5 in -2 in
Length 200.4 in 187.8 in 12.6 in
Width 72.9 in 72.5 in 0.4 in
Height 58.7 in 66.3 in -7.6 in
Curb Weight 3637 lb. 3944 lb. -307 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.5 gal. 18.8 gal. -1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.9 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.7 in 55.8 in 2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.4 in 54.6 in 1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 41.2 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 39.2 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.6 in 55.3 in 3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.2 in 51.1 in 6.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 39.9 in -2.3 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.6 ft3 31.5 ft3 -12.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 18.6 ft3 63.7 ft3 -45.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo

2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Interior room is outstanding. Trunk room is phenomenal, especially with flip and fold flat rear seat. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review
2005 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 3.4L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat had good room. Passengers had good leg room. Only adults over 6ft would touch the backs of the front seat with their legs. Draw back was the low roof. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review
 

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
 
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