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2012 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD 4dr

2012 Chevrolet Equinox
Trim Info:
All Wheel Drive, 4 Door, 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
20 (2011) mpg city / 29 (2011) mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door
Drivetrain:
All Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
99.7
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3951
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
20 (2011)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
29 (2011)
Engine Type:
Gas I4
Displacement:
2.4/146.5
Fuel System:
Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
182 @ 6700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
172 @ 4900
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic
Suspension Type - Front:
MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi link
Front Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Rear Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Spare Tire Size:
Compact
Front Wheel Size (in):
17 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in):
17 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.9 x 0.78
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
18.8
Wheelbase (in):
112.5
Length, Overall (in):
187.8
Advanced Technical Data
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:
5 (2011)
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):
23 (2011)
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
225
Engine Order Code:
LEA
Trans Order Code:
MX0
Trans Type:
6
First Gear Ratio (:1):
4.48
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.87
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.84
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.41
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.74
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.88
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.53
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High:
1.00
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
525
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:
8.1 (2011)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
120
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
8.9
Front Tire Order Code:
QYZ
Rear Tire Order Code:
QYZ
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Compact
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Variable pwr assist
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
18.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.46
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
40.0
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.6 x 1.18
Front Head Room (in):
40.9
Front Leg Room (in):
41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in):
55.8
Front Hip Room (in):
51.1
Second Head Room (in):
39.2
Second Leg Room (in):
39.9
Second Shoulder Room (in):
55.3
Second Hip Room (in):
51.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
72.5
Height, Overall (in):
66.3
Track Width, Front (in):
62.5
Track Width, Rear (in):
61.8
Min Ground Clearance (in):
7.8
Rear Door Opening Height (in):
28.8
Liftover Height (in):
28.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):
63.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):
31.4


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