Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Chevrolet Equinox | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 98 kW@6000 174 Nm@4200 |
3.4L V6 OHV-2v 138 kW@5200 285 Nm@3800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,858 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,539 mm | 4,796 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,760 mm | 1,814 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,245 kg | 1,664 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 64 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,039 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,019 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,115 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 1,021 mm | 921 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 348 L | 1,011 L | 347 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 | 1,900 L | 11.3 |
2012 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This is a very comfortable car for driver and passengers. see full Toyota Corolla 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 |