Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 151 hp@4000 264 lb-ft@2600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 420 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 114.8 in | -9.1 in |
Length | 181.0 in | 189.8 in | -8.8 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 76.5 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 69.3 in | -11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3475 lb. | 5065 lb. | -1590 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 58.7 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 57.0 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.3 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.0 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 56.2 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 38.6 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 36.3 ft3 | -21.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -53.3 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The cabin is a very serene place to be, aided by the comfortable front seats. With the leather seat option, both front seats and two rear seats came with seat heaters. Also, both front seats are power adjustable, including height and lumbar. The lumbar support is great for long trips, allowing you to change wear the seat contacts your back for less overall fatigue. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |