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2017 Chevrolet Cruze and 2009 Ford Escape Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Ford Escape | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Length | 175.3 in | 174.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 71.1 in | -0.6 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 67.7 in | -10.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2885 lb. | 3254 lb. | -369 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.4 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 56.6 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.2 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 55.9 in | -2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 49.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 35.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.7 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.2 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -19.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze
| 2017 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
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