BMW 3-Series (2009) vs. Chevrolet Cruze (2015) Specs

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2009 BMW 3-Series and 2015 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications

Model Year	2009	2015
Model	BMW 3-Series	Chevrolet Cruze
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 Diesel DOHC-4v 265 hp@4200 425 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 151 hp@4000 264 lb-ft@2600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	105.7 in	3 in
Length	178.2 in	181.0 in	-2.8 in
Width	71.5 in	70.7 in	0.8 in
Height	55.9 in	58.1 in	-2.2 in
Curb Weight	3825 lb.	3471 lb.	354 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	15.6 gal.	0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	39.3 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.4 in	54.8 in	0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.5 in	42.3 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	37.9 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	53.9 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.4 in	-52.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	35.4 in	-0.8 in
Total Legroom	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	77.7 in (over 2 rows)	-1.6 in
Cargo Volume	12.0 ft³	15.0 ft³	-3 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 3-Series

2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD	Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review

2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009	4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD	Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009	2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD	With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009	0	Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review
2008	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze

2015 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

2015 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

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