Chevrolet Cruze (2015) vs. Ford Transit Connect (2015) Specs

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2015 Chevrolet Cruze and 2015 Ford Transit Connect Specifications

Model Year	2015	2015
Model	Chevrolet Cruze	Ford Transit Connect
Engine	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@3800	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.7 in	120.6 in	-14.9 in
Length	181.0 in	189.7 in	-8.7 in
Width	70.7 in	72.2 in	-1.5 in
Height	58.1 in	72.0 in	-13.9 in
Curb Weight	3097 lb.	3979 lb.	-882 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.6 gal.	15.8 gal.	-0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	46.9 in	-7.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	57.7 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	54.6 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	40.3 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	45.1 in	-7.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	58.5 in	-4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	58.5 in	-6.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	37.6 in	-2.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	41.3 in	-41.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	56.3 in	-56.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	47.0 in	-47 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.0 in	-35 in
Total Legroom	77.7 in (over 2 rows)	112.9 in (over 3 rows)	-35.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	19.8 ft³	-4.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.0	58.9 ft³	-43.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.0 ft³	104.2 ft³	-89.2 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze

2015 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions. Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage. Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels. In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good. Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks. see full Chevrolet Cruze review

2015 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

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect

2015 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review

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