Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Jeep Wrangler | Chevrolet Equinox | |
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Body | 2dr SUV, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.4 in | 112.5 in | -9.1 in |
Length | 167.0 in | 188.8 in | -21.8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 71.4 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 71.2 in | 69.3 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3694 lb. | 3699 lb. | -5 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 55.7 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.8 in | 51.1 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.2 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 40.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 55.9 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 42.7 in | 51.4 in | -8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 40.2 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.5 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 67.1 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
2006 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Still small, despite the increased size of the vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
There is not much rear leg room and the seat has you sitting straight up instead of slight recline. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Comfortable but not a lot of leg room see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |