Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Ford Mustang | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,666 mm | 4,765 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,877 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,458 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,286 kg | 1,530 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 61 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 980 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,394 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 881 mm | 66 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,351 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,318 mm | 1,189 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 770 mm | 147 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,854 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 419 L | 371 L | 48 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze.
2009 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
The adjustability of the power seat. see full Ford Mustang review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
Very confortable seats, The stock seats hold you pretty well even in a little senmi-agressing driving. Nice position in the power seats and easy to get the just right spot. see full Ford Mustang review |
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 |
2009 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
What rear seat room? see full Ford Mustang review |
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 |