Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@3800 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,597 mm | 4,719 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,407 kg | 1,487 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 59 L | 65 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 991 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 955 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 919 mm | -20 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 425 L | 385 L | 40 L |
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 |
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |