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Ford Explorer (2012) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2012) Specs

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2012 Ford Explorer and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year 2012 2012  
Model Ford Explorer Chevrolet Equinox  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6500
255 lb-ft@4000
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,860 mm 2,858 mm 0 mm
Length 5,006 mm 4,770 mm 1 mm
Width 2,004 mm 1,842 mm 1 mm
Height 1,788 mm 1,684 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,146 kg 1,860 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 71 L -1 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,039 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,557 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 1,387 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,029 mm 996 mm -995 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,549 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,440 mm 1,298 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 1,013 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 3 960 mm 0 mm 960 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,290 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,034 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 843 mm 0 mm 843 mm
Total Legroom 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 595 L 892 L -297 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,240 L 31.5 -30.5 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,285 L 1,804 L 1 L

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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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