Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Ford Mustang | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,597 mm | 4,765 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,877 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,399 kg | 1,530 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 59 L | 61 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 980 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 881 mm | 82 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,189 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 770 mm | 129 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,854 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 425 L | 371 L | 54 L |
2015 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 |
2015 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze.
2008 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
Perfect seating position for both of us. Nice cush for your tush see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
There is very little rear leg room, but this car isn't meant to be a people carrier. It is nice that there are rear seats, but anyone that is not a small child will have a hard time sitting in the back. see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
waste of space, no good for seating, so should have been made for storage see full Ford Mustang review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
While our present government may blow off the standards & principles of the Geneva Convention, I still find them worthy enough to abide. Mustang rear seats are in clear violation. see full Ford Mustang review |