Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,666 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,458 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,286 kg | 1,488 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 66 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 983 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,394 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 960 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,351 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,318 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 940 mm | -23 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 419 L | 447 L | -28 L |
2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze.
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |