Chevrolet Cruze (2015) vs. Nissan Maxima (2016) Specs

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2015 Chevrolet Cruze and 2016 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year	2015	2016
Model	Chevrolet Cruze	Nissan Maxima
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.7 in	109.3 in	-3.6 in
Length	181.0 in	192.8 in	-11.8 in
Width	70.7 in	73.2 in	-2.5 in
Height	58.1 in	56.5 in	1.6 in
Curb Weight	3084 lb.	3471 lb.	-387 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.6 gal.	18.0 gal.	-2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	39.4 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	56.7 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	54.2 in	-1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	45.0 in	-2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	36.7 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	55.7 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	53.5 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	34.2 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	77.7 in (over 2 rows)	79.2 in (over 2 rows)	-1.5 in
Cargo Volume	15.0 ft³	14.3 ft³	0.7 ft³

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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 2016 Nissan Maxima

2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review

2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review

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