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Ford Expedition (2006) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Ford Expedition and 2008 Chevrolet Equinox specs.

2006 Ford Expedition and 2008 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Ford Expedition Chevrolet Equinox  
Engine 5.4L V8
OHC-3v
300 hp@5000
365 lb-ft@3750
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6500
250 lb-ft@2300
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 119.0 in 112.5 in 6.5 in
Length 205.8 in 188.8 in 17 in
Width 78.7 in 71.4 in 7.3 in
Height 76.7 in 69.3 in 7.4 in
Curb Weight 5352 lb. 4044 lb. 1308 lb.
Fuel Capacity 28.0 gal. 17.0 gal. 11 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 40.9 in -1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.4 in 55.7 in 7.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 63.0 in 51.1 in 11.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.2 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 40.1 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 64.3 in 55.9 in 8.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 62.4 in 51.4 in 11 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.7 in 40.2 in -1.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.2 in 0.0 in 38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 60.1 in 0.0 in 60.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 54.5 in 0.0 in 54.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 36.3 in 0.0 in 36.3 in
Total Legroom 116.2 in (over 3 rows) 81.4 in (over 2 rows) 34.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 20.7 ft3 35.7 ft3 -15 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 60.9 ft3 35.7 25.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 110.5 ft3 67.1 ft3 43.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Expedition

2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review
2006 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox

2008 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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