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Chevrolet Malibu Classic (2008) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2012) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Classic Chevrolet Equinox  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHV-2v
219 hp@5900
219 lb-ft@3200
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
 
Transmission 4-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 112.5 in -6.2 in
Length 188.3 in 187.8 in 0.5 in
Width 69.9 in 72.5 in -2.6 in
Height 57.5 in 66.3 in -8.8 in
Curb Weight 3297 lb. 3944 lb. -647 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.3 gal. 18.8 gal. -2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 40.9 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 55.8 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 54.6 in -1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.2 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 39.2 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 55.3 in 0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 51.1 in 1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.5 in 39.9 in -1.4 in
Total Legroom 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.4 ft3 31.5 ft3 -16.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.4 ft3 63.7 ft3 -48.3 ft3

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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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