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

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

2006 Ford Fusion and 2008 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Ford Fusion Chevrolet Equinox  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6500
250 lb-ft@2300
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.4 in 112.5 in -5.1 in
Length 190.2 in 188.8 in 1.4 in
Width 72.2 in 71.4 in 0.8 in
Height 57.2 in 69.3 in -12.1 in
Curb Weight 3280 lb. 3907 lb. -627 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.5 gal. 17.0 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 40.9 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 55.7 in 1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.0 in 51.1 in 2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 41.2 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 40.1 in -2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 55.9 in 0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.6 in 51.4 in 2.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.0 in 40.2 in -3.2 in
Total Legroom 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 81.4 in (over 2 rows) -2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.8 ft3 35.7 ft3 -19.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.8 ft3 67.1 ft3 -51.3 ft3

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

2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review
2007 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review
2006 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion 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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