Chevrolet Cruze (2017) vs. BMW X1 (2014) Specs
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2017 Chevrolet Cruze and 2014 BMW X1 Specifications
Model Year |
2017 |
2014 |
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Model |
Chevrolet Cruze |
BMW X1 |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Hatch |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
106.3 in |
108.7 in |
-2.4 in |
Length |
175.3 in |
176.5 in |
-1.2 in |
Width |
70.5 in |
70.8 in |
-0.3 in |
Height |
57.4 in |
60.8 in |
-3.4 in |
Curb Weight |
2885 lb. |
3527 lb. |
-642 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
13.7 gal. |
16.6 gal. |
-2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
38.9 in |
41.3 in |
-2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
54.9 in |
55.0 in |
-0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
53.2 in |
0.0 in |
53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.0 in |
41.4 in |
0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
37.8 in |
39.7 in |
-1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
53.2 in |
54.6 in |
-1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
51.9 in |
0.0 in |
51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
36.1 in |
34.9 in |
1.2 in |
Total Legroom |
78.1 in (over 2 rows) |
76.3 in (over 2 rows) |
1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
22.7 ft3 |
14.8 ft3 |
7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
47.2 ft3 |
47.7 ft3 |
-0.5 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze
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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW X1
2013 |
BMW makes great sport seats, with support in the right places and power-adjustable side bolsters. This said, those in the X1 Sport Line feel less cushy, and so less overtly comfortable, than I recall from other BMWs. The Evoque's front buckets lack adjustable side bolsters, but feel more luxurious. While the BMW wins on support, the Land Rover wins on comfort. Another tie.
Update: when I later had an Evoque for a week its seats felt less comfortable than they had during the dealer test drive. So I'm revising this rating in favor of the BMW.
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2014 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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The BMW X1's interior dimensions also closely resemble those of the previous-generation 3-Series. Up front, there's a little less space to stretch out than in the X3. But abundant headroom. About half of the X1's additional height is over one's head--you sit only a couple inches higher than in the 3-Series. This additional airspace also distinguishes the X1 from the allroad.
Rear seat room could be more of an issue. As in the old 3 and the new allroad, a couple of average-sized adults will fit behind a couple more with perhaps an inch or two of clearance for their knees, while a third would be a squeeze. The seat back reclines, but the seat cushion is too low to provide good thigh support. The Evoque is similarly a less-than-ideal choice for four-plus adults taking a long trip.
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