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2008 Chevrolet Equinox SUV
Layout:
front-engine / FWD & AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,699 - 3,915
GVWR: 5,070
5,114 (Sport)
Weight distribution: 56 / 44
59 / 41 (Sport FWD)
58 / 42 (Sport AWD)
Max. towing capacity: 3,500
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 20.5 (FWD)
16.6 (AWD)
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 41.8
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.65 x 1.02 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 11.93 x 0.79 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V6; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 3,350
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 92.0 x 84.0
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Power [hp]: 185 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft]: 210 at 3,800
Mileage City [mpg]: 17
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 24
Available with: LS; LT; LTZ
 
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (CVVT)
Displacement: 3,564
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 94.0 x 85.6
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Power [hp]: 264 at 6,500
Torque [lb-ft]: 250 at 2,300
Mileage City [mpg]: 16
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 24
Available with: Sport
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.58, 2.98, 1.95, 1.32, 1.00
Final Drive: 2.48
Available with: LS; LT; LTZ
 
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.48, 2.87, 1.84, 1.41, 1.00, 0.74
Final Drive: 2.77
Available with: Sport
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 188.8
189.6 (Sport)
Width [in.]: 71.4
Height [in.]: 67.0
65.7 (Sport)
Wheelbase [in.]: 112.5
Front Track [in.]: 61.6
61.7 (Sport)
Rear Track [in.]: 61.8
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 7.9
6.6 (Sport)
Approach Angle [in.]: 23.1
14.9 (Sport)
Departure Angle [in.]: 33.4
21.7 (Sport)
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 106.4
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 40.9
Rear Headroom [in.]: 40.1
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.2
Rear Legroom [in.]: 40.2
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 55.7
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 55.9
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 51.1
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 51.4
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 35.7; 67.1 (rear seats folded)
Standard Features
  • 2 power remote, folding door mirrors
  • 235/65 R16 all-season tires
  • 3 12v power outlets
  • 3.4-liter 6-cylinder engine
  • 4 doors
  • 4-way manual, fold-flat passenger bucket seat
  • 5-speed automatic
  • 6 speakers
  • 6-way manual driver bucket seat
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air-conditioning with air filter
  • Audio anti-theft protection
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment
  • Battery run-down protection
  • Body-color bumpers
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Cargo tie down anchors
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Day-time running lights
  • Emergency communication system (OnStar)
  • External temperature display
  • Fixed antenna
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Glove box
  • Halogen headlights
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Internet preparation
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • Panic alarm
  • Power door locks
  • Power windows; with one-touch open for driver
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear lip spoiler
  • Rear reclining, 60/40 split-folding bench seats with fore/aft adjustment
  • Rear step bumper
  • Rear window defogger
  • Rear window wiper
  • Roof rack
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Storage: front and rear doors
  • Sun visor vanity mirror on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilt steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Tracker system
  • Traction control (TCS)
  • Trip computer
  • Ultra low emission vehicle II
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
  • Vehicle security system
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 72 / 100,000
Powertrain [months / miles] 60 / 100,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [2wd]
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [4wd]
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 9.1
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 16.8