Honda Civic (2009) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2010) Specs

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2009 Honda Civic and 2010 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year	2009	2010
Model	Honda Civic	Chevrolet Equinox
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	112.5 in	-6.2 in
Length	176.7 in	187.8 in	-11.1 in
Width	69.0 in	72.5 in	-3.5 in
Height	56.5 in	66.3 in	-9.8 in
Curb Weight	2912 lb.	3944 lb.	-1032 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.8 gal.	-5.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.9 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.7 in	55.8 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.9 in	51.1 in	0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.2 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.4 in	39.2 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.4 in	55.3 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	51.3 in	-0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	39.9 in	-5.3 in
Total Legroom	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	31.4 ft³	-19.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.0 ft³	63.7 ft³	-51.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Civic

2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review

2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox

2010 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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	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	Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The equinox was one of the very few cars that could swallow both a double stroller and two infant seats with ease. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat comfort and room is great. Driver side lumbar support continues to work great. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	We really like the track sliding nature of the rear seat. Give passengers in the back plenty of leg room. Also, the large rear doors make it quite easy for our aging parents to get in and out of this vehicle. This feature, more than any other, really "sold" us on the Chevy Equinox. see full Chevrolet Equinox review

2010 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I like the firmness of the front seats, but others may have an issue with it. Seat width leans to the narrow side however, and shoulder room is merely adequate. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010	4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat legroom is phenominal (and one of the big reasons I chose the Equinox) when you slide it all the way back. This is the first vehicle I've owned where you can fit 4 6'+ people without anyone having to readjust their seats or compromise in any way. The rear seats also recline to a small degree which is an added bonus. see full Chevrolet Equinox review

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