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Volvo XC90 (2009) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Volvo XC90 and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox specs.

2009 Volvo XC90 and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Volvo XC90 Chevrolet Equinox  
Engine 4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
311 hp@5850
325 lb-ft@3900
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 112.5 in 0.1 in
Length 188.9 in 187.8 in 1.1 in
Width 74.7 in 72.5 in 2.2 in
Height 70.2 in 66.3 in 3.9 in
Curb Weight 4826 lb. 4101 lb. 725 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 18.8 gal. 2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 40.9 in -1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 55.8 in 2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.4 in 54.6 in 0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.0 in 41.2 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.4 in 39.2 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.4 in 55.3 in 2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.1 in 51.1 in 3 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 39.9 in -5.3 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.5 in 0.0 in 35.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 30.1 in 0.0 in 30.1 in
Total Legroom 105.7 in (over 3 rows) 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 24.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 8.8 ft3 31.5 ft3 -22.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.3 ft3 31.5 11.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.1 ft3 63.7 ft3 21.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volvo XC90

2009 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 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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