Chevrolet Cruze (2016) vs. Ford Escape (2011) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze and 2011 Ford Escape specs.
2016 Chevrolet Cruze and 2011 Ford Escape Specifications
Model Year |
2016 |
2011 |
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Model |
Chevrolet Cruze |
Ford Escape |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
2,700 mm |
2,619 mm |
0 mm |
Length |
4,666 mm |
4,437 mm |
0 mm |
Width |
1,791 mm |
1,806 mm |
0 mm |
Height |
1,458 mm |
1,720 mm |
0 mm |
Curb Weight |
1,286 kg |
1,476 kg |
0 kg |
Fuel Capacity |
52 L |
62 L |
-10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 |
988 mm |
1,026 mm |
987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,394 mm |
1,438 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,351 mm |
1,354 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 |
1,067 mm |
1,057 mm |
0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 |
947 mm |
996 mm |
-49 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,351 mm |
1,420 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,318 mm |
1,247 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 |
917 mm |
904 mm |
13 mm |
Total Legroom |
1,984 mm (over 2 rows) |
1,961 mm (over 2 rows) |
0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
419 L |
827 L |
-408 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
14.8 |
1,877 L |
13.8 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 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.
see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Ford Escape
2011 |
4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle.
see full Ford Escape review |
2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 |
4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person.
see full Ford Escape review |
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