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2015 Chevrolet Cruze and 2015 Kia Soul Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Kia Soul | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6300 118 lb-ft@4850 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 101.2 in | 4.5 in |
| Length | 181.0 in | 163.0 in | 18 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 63.0 in | -4.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3005 lb. | 2789 lb. | 216 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.6 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.5 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.5 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 49.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 39.1 in | -3.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -9.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | -46.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
| 2015 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 | |
| 2015 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 | ||
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Soul
| 2015 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | Volkswagen managed to package the e-Golf's 24-kWh battery pack so well that neither passenger nor cargo room is reduced. Kia didn't do as well with its 27-kWh pack, and the Soul EV has three fewer inches of rear legroom than the regular Soul as a result. Still, this leaves it with about as much rear legroom as the e-Golf, and more than you'll find in other compact EVs. If you want a compact EV with an adult-friendly back seat, these are the ones to get. Rear seat passengers don't get rear air vents in the Soul EV, but they can get seat heaters. The e-Golf has the vents but doesn't offer back row bun warmers. see full Kia Soul review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Soul
| 2015 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 0 | Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review |
| 2015 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 0 | The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review |
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