Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@3800 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 108.5 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 181.0 in | 197.6 in | -16.6 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 56.1 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 3102 lb. | 3343 lb. | -241 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 40.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.3 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.5 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.6 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 55.7 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 38.9 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |