Chevrolet Cruze (2016) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2014) Specs

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2016 Chevrolet Cruze and 2014 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2016	2014
Model	Chevrolet Cruze	Hyundai Sonata
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	110.0 in	-3.7 in
Length	183.7 in	189.8 in	-6.1 in
Width	70.5 in	72.2 in	-1.7 in
Height	57.4 in	57.9 in	-0.5 in
Curb Weight	2835 lb.	3245 lb.	-410 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.7 gal.	18.5 gal.	-4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	40.0 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.9 in	57.9 in	-3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	55.2 in	-2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	45.5 in	-3.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	37.8 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	56.7 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.9 in	54.9 in	-3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	34.6 in	1.5 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	-2 in
Cargo Volume	14.8 ft³	16.4 ft³	-1.6 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze

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

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata

2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review

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2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt. see full Hyundai Sonata review

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