Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.4 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 181.0 in | 174.3 in | 6.7 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 69.7 in | 1 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 52.8 in | 5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3102 lb. | 3045 lb. | 57 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.2 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.8 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.3 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.9 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 48.1 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 32.2 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2008 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 212-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excellent for long trips. Even though I suffer from spinal stenosis, I did a two-day 1800 mile trip with no troubles and felt great on arrival. Most modern cars have comfortable seats, but these also make me feel like I am part of the car. see full Mazda RX-8 review |