Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Chevrolet Equinox | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 149 kW@6000 262 Nm@4850 |
3.4L V6 OHV-2v 138 kW@5200 285 Nm@3800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,621 mm | 2,858 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,442 mm | 4,796 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,814 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,770 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,562 kg | 1,722 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 64 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,019 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 1,021 mm | 903 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 830 L | 1,011 L | 829 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 1,900 L | 0 L |
2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |