Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@3800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 104.3 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 181.0 in | 178.5 in | 2.5 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 71.8 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 57.7 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3102 lb. | 2945 lb. | 157 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.3 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.6 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.9 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.7 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 52.7 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 33.2 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |