Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Lexus ES | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.3 in | -3 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 191.1 in | -7.4 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 71.1 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 57.1 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2835 lb. | 3580 lb. | -745 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 57.3 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.9 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.2 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.8 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 56.3 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 52.8 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 35.9 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
2017 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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2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Similar to the front seats, super comfortable and soft. A lot of leg room with an average-sized driver + passenger up front. Rear moonroof gives off the feel of a huge ceiling. see full Lexus ES review |
2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
the seams in a seat should run front to rear vs. left to right this would make the seat more comfortable. the Toyota Camry leather seats are definitely more comparable... I think Lexis wanted a sportier looking seat but sacrificed comfort in doing see full Lexus ES review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
There is simply not enough legroom and three passengers will probably feel very cramped in the back as well. see full Lexus ES review |