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Chevrolet Cruze (2017) vs. Buick Encore GX (2020) Specs

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2017 Chevrolet Cruze and 2020 Buick Encore GX Specifications

Model Year 2017 2020  
Model Chevrolet Cruze Buick Encore GX  
Engine turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
1.3L I3
DOHC-4v
155 hp@5600
174 lb-ft@1600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 102.2 in 4.1 in
Length 175.3 in 171.4 in 3.9 in
Width 70.5 in 71.4 in -0.9 in
Height 57.4 in 64.1 in -6.7 in
Curb Weight 2920 lb. 3075 lb. -155 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.7 gal. 13.2 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.9 in 39.7 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.9 in 55.4 in -0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 51.9 in 1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 40.9 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 38.1 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.2 in 53.6 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.9 in 47.5 in 4.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.1 in 36.0 in 0.1 in
Total Legroom 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 22.7 ft3 23.5 ft3 -0.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 47.2 ft3 50.2 ft3 -3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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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