Chevrolet Cruze (2015) vs. Chevrolet SS (2016) Specs
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2015 Chevrolet Cruze and 2016 Chevrolet SS Specifications
Model Year |
2015 |
2016 |
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Model |
Chevrolet Cruze |
Chevrolet SS |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
105.7 in |
114.8 in |
-9.1 in |
Length |
181.0 in |
195.5 in |
-14.5 in |
Width |
70.7 in |
74.7 in |
-4 in |
Height |
58.1 in |
57.9 in |
0.2 in |
Curb Weight |
3084 lb. |
3997 lb. |
-913 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
15.6 gal. |
18.8 gal. |
-3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
39.3 in |
38.7 in |
0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
54.8 in |
59.1 in |
-4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
53.0 in |
57.2 in |
-4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.3 in |
42.3 in |
0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
37.9 in |
38.0 in |
-0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
53.9 in |
59.0 in |
-5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
52.4 in |
58.0 in |
-5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
35.4 in |
39.7 in |
-4.3 in |
Total Legroom |
77.7 in (over 2 rows) |
82 in (over 2 rows) |
-4.3 in |
Cargo Volume |
15.0 ft3 |
16.4 ft3 |
-1.4 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
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 |
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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 2016 Chevrolet SS
2015 |
Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat.
Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most.
see full Chevrolet SS review |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
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The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger.
see full Chevrolet SS review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet SS
2017 |
4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seat is functional and roomy. I'm 6'4" and with the drivers seat in my preferred postion there is still a decent amount of legroom behind. Overall much better than the Charger/Challenger.
see full Chevrolet SS review |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 |
4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The front seat is just OK. Feels like a pretty flat bottom and fairly hard. Also, for a car with sporting pretentions there is surprisingly little side bolstering.
see full Chevrolet SS review |
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