Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Chevrolet Equinox | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5600 236 lb-ft@3600 |
3.4L V6 OHV-2v 185 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 112.5 in | -5.4 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 188.8 in | 2.3 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 71.4 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 69.3 in | -12 in |
Curb Weight | 3472 lb. | 3668 lb. | -196 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.9 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 55.7 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 51.1 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.2 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.1 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 55.9 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 51.4 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 40.2 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -21.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.5 ft3 | 67.1 ft3 | -52.6 ft3 |
2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable seats. see full Lexus ES review |
2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had a ton of trouble with front seat comfort - had to trade it in after only 4 mos. Even my daughter's Sonata was more comfortable. Did everything i could to rectifiy - even had firmer cushions put into driver seat. Others have had the same issue. see full Lexus ES review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Most awful front seats i have ever experienced in 40 yrs of driving. I have done everything i can to make it comfortable. Even had extra firmer padding added to the driver seat. Pain in my leg and lower back is unbearable - check forums for Lexus owners - seems to be a problem with taller men and even some women. Never ever had a problem like this in any car i have had or driven. Strange issue. see full Lexus ES review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If tall person sits in front seat, rear seat will not have a lot of legroom. Otherwise, very comfortable. Poor interior lighting in rear (front is bad, too, but slightly better). see full Lexus ES review |
2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat slides forward and back to acoomodate either people or more cargo see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room with sliding rear seat. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The best thing is the flexibility of the cabin configuration. I have tall in-laws and my wife and I are both tall, so the adjustments you can make to the cabin configuration depending on the use are important. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
See above. When we are alone, we put the back seats all the way forward and the front seats all the way back, maximizing hauling space. When accompanied, we change it to maximize rear passenger spce. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The entire cabin is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The entire interior is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Seat is okay on the interstate, but on a twisty road - forget it! Good thing it has a drivers door and a console, otherwise you would fall out or wind up in the passenger seat. Speaking of the console, what a joke!!! Idiot that designed that should be see full Chevrolet Equinox review |