Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Nissan cube | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@3800 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 99.6 in | 6.1 in |
Length | 181.0 in | 156.5 in | 24.5 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 66.7 in | 4 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 65.0 in | -6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3102 lb. | 2835 lb. | 267 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 42.6 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 52.2 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 48.8 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 40.2 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 52.4 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 47.6 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 35.5 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | -43.1 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2011 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |