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Ford Fusion (2006) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Ford Fusion and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox specs.

2006 Ford Fusion and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Ford Fusion Chevrolet Equinox  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
 
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 187.8 in 2.4 in
Width 72.2 in 72.5 in -0.3 in
Height 57.2 in 66.3 in -9.1 in
Curb Weight 3280 lb. 3944 lb. -664 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.5 gal. 18.8 gal. -1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 40.9 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 55.8 in 1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.0 in 54.6 in -0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 41.2 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 39.2 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 55.3 in 1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.6 in 51.1 in 2.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.0 in 39.9 in -2.9 in
Total Legroom 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) -1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.8 ft3 31.5 ft3 -15.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.8 ft3 63.7 ft3 -47.9 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 2012 Chevrolet Equinox

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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