Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Pontiac G6 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.3 in | -6 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 189.1 in | -5.4 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.6 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 57.0 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2835 lb. | 3420 lb. | -585 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 55.4 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.7 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.2 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 55.4 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 51.9 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.6 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
2017 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 |
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2006 Pontiac G6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Much more comfortable than the other hardtops we tried..... see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
this is a very comfortable car for long trips, we drove from Chicago to Charleston Sc and it was very confortable see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Easily adjustable! see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I Have a smile child. And his car seat fits perfect and still has room to move his feet! see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The sedan has a ton of rear seat room. see full Pontiac G6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
There is a lot of it, just like the back seat room. see full Pontiac G6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plentiful for two different drivers with 12 inches difference in height. see full Pontiac G6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for adults (6 foot) with tall drivers. see full Pontiac G6 review |