Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Cadillac ELR | Chevrolet Cruze | |
Engine | Electric + Gas 181 hp 295 lb-ft |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 105.7 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 186.0 in | 181.0 in | 5 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 70.7 in | 2 in |
Height | 55.9 in | 58.1 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4050 lb. | 3102 lb. | 948 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 15.6 gal. | -6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.3 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.8 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.9 in | 53.0 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 37.9 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.9 in | 53.9 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 52.4 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 35.4 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters). Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy. see full Cadillac ELR review |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey. The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional. see full Cadillac ELR review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Cadillac ELR.
2013 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 |
2013 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 |