Chevrolet Cruze (2015) vs. Ford Taurus (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze and 2012 Ford Taurus specs.
2015 Chevrolet Cruze and 2012 Ford Taurus Specifications
Model Year |
2015 |
2012 |
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Model |
Chevrolet Cruze |
Ford Taurus |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
2,685 mm |
2,868 mm |
0 mm |
Length |
4,597 mm |
5,154 mm |
-1 mm |
Width |
1,796 mm |
1,935 mm |
0 mm |
Height |
1,476 mm |
1,542 mm |
0 mm |
Curb Weight |
1,399 kg |
1,821 kg |
0 kg |
Fuel Capacity |
59 L |
76 L |
-17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 |
998 mm |
991 mm |
7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,392 mm |
1,471 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,346 mm |
1,430 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 |
1,074 mm |
1,064 mm |
0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 |
963 mm |
960 mm |
3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,369 mm |
1,445 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,331 mm |
1,417 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 |
899 mm |
968 mm |
-69 mm |
Total Legroom |
1,974 mm (over 2 rows) |
2,032 mm (over 2 rows) |
-1 mm |
Cargo Volume |
425 L |
569 L |
-144 L |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
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 |
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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 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Taurus
2011 |
4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably!
see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 |
0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car.
see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 |
0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats.
see full Ford Taurus review |
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