Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@3800 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,597 mm | 5,019 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,407 kg | 1,516 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 59 L | 68 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,016 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 968 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 988 mm | -89 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,971 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 481 L | -45 L |
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |