Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Chevrolet Cruze | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 100 hp@6000 98 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 105.7 in | -7.7 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 181.0 in | -25.5 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.7 in | -4 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 58.1 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 2359 lb. | 3102 lb. | -743 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 15.6 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 54.8 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 53.0 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.2 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 53.9 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 52.4 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 35.4 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 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 |
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 |