Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Jeep Wrangler | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 116.0 in | -9.7 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 184.4 in | -0.7 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 73.9 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 72.3 in | -14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2835 lb. | 4075 lb. | -1240 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 21.6 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 41.3 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 55.8 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.6 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.0 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 40.3 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 56.8 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 56.7 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.2 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 46.4 ft3 | -31.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 82.0 ft3 | -67.2 ft3 |
2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze.
2012 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
If you have a long-legged person in the front, the rear seat legroom can be a bit small. A major issue however is that there are no vents in the backseat for climate control. This is especially noticeable in the winter. In order to keep my daughter warm driving in the mountains in the winter, we have to keep the front unbearably hot in order to circulate enough heat to keep her barely warm enough. We typically have to keep a blanket in the back seat for anyone to use in the winter when temperatures fall into the 30s. Switching to summer, the back seat can stay somewhat cool if the vents are pointed towards the back. Depending on where one sits, the front seats can block some of the airflow and it can be uncomfortably warm at times especially if sitting on the side of the Jeep that the sun is hitting. In the hottest part of the summer, we usually have to run the A/C at 3/4 full blast and on recirculate to keep the back seat comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2012 | 2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Even tho there are rear seats, I would never ride in back, too small back there. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It has the ability to go back and forth but not tilt the base seat. Firm but not being able to adjust the angle (like electric 10 way) makes a difference for tall and full frame people. I will be looking to adjust angle asap. see full Jeep Wrangler review |