| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Ford Explorer and 2006 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 112.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 188.8 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 69.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3668 lb. | 772 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.9 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 55.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 51.1 in | 4.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.1 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 55.9 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 51.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.2 in | -3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 32.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -22.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 35.7 | 8.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 67.1 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Explorer
| 2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox
| 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 |
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.
