Chevrolet Cruze (2017) vs. Dodge Journey (2012) Specs
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2017 Chevrolet Cruze and 2012 Dodge Journey Specifications
Model Year |
2017 |
2012 |
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Model |
Chevrolet Cruze |
Dodge Journey |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Hatch |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
106.3 in |
113.8 in |
-7.5 in |
Length |
175.3 in |
192.4 in |
-17.1 in |
Width |
70.5 in |
72.2 in |
-1.7 in |
Height |
57.4 in |
66.6 in |
-9.2 in |
Curb Weight |
2885 lb. |
3793 lb. |
-908 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
13.7 gal. |
20.5 gal. |
-6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
38.9 in |
40.8 in |
-1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
54.9 in |
57.5 in |
-2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
53.2 in |
53.8 in |
-0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.0 in |
40.8 in |
1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
37.8 in |
39.9 in |
-2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
53.2 in |
56.9 in |
-3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
51.9 in |
54.4 in |
-2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
36.1 in |
33.6 in |
2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
37.7 in |
-37.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
43.5 in |
-43.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
40.0 in |
-40 in |
Legroom, Row 3 |
0.0 in |
23.4 in |
-23.4 in |
Total Legroom |
78.1 in (over 2 rows) |
97.8 in (over 3 rows) |
-19.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
22.7 ft3 |
10.7 ft3 |
12 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
22.7 |
37.0 ft3 |
-14.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
47.2 ft3 |
67.6 ft3 |
-20.4 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Dodge Journey
2013 |
Overly firm, insufficiently contoured front seats seem to be popping up everywhere lately, even in the formerly fluffy Toyota Avalon. (Blame the influence of the Germans.) The Dodge Journey’s front buckets provide a refreshing alternative, with a rare combination of cushiness and support. The armrests and door pulls are also well-padded. The driver-side lumbar powers up and down as well as in and out. The headrests even adjust fore-aft, a rarity among sub-luxury cars these days. If only the driver seat also included power recline...
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2012 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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As mentioned earlier, Chrysler really dropped the ball when it packaged the Journey. The second-row seat is a comfortable height off the floor, yet headroom is plentiful even by crossover standards. But that’s the beginning and end of the back seat’s virtues. The optional third-row seat is kids-only (unless the adults in question aren’t much larger than kids). Though less than an inch longer, and riding on a wheelbase that’s 3.6 inches shorter, the new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has eight more inches of legroom in each of the rear rows—a huge difference. Adults can fit in the Journey’s second row if it’s slide back at least half way along its travel, but they can’t stretch out like they can in the Santa Fe. Or in many compact crossovers, for that matter.
Poor packaging also makes for a fairly high load floor and (as mentioned above) less cargo volume than in other similarly-dimensioned crossovers.
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