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Chevrolet Cruze (2017) vs. Nissan Sentra (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze and 2016 Nissan Sentra specs.

2017 Chevrolet Cruze and 2016 Nissan Sentra Specifications

Model Year 2017 2016  
Model Chevrolet Cruze Nissan Sentra  
Engine turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
153 hp@5600
177 lb-ft@2000
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
130 hp@6000
128 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 106.3 in 0 in
Length 183.7 in 182.1 in 1.6 in
Width 70.5 in 69.3 in 1.2 in
Height 57.4 in 58.9 in -1.5 in
Curb Weight 2870 lb. 2857 lb. 13 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.7 gal. 13.2 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.9 in 39.4 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.9 in 54.7 in 0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.2 in 50.9 in 2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 42.5 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 36.7 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.2 in 53.9 in -0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.9 in 50.1 in 1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.1 in 37.4 in -1.3 in
Total Legroom 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 79.9 in (over 2 rows) -1.8 in
Cargo Volume 14.8 ft3 15.1 ft3 -0.3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Nissan Sentra

2016 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Different people are shaped and sized differently and so will have different impressions of a given car seat. I found the Nissan Sentra's revised seats uncomfortable. A power lumbar adjustment has been added. But this was of no use, as even when minimized the lumbar bulge is overly prominent for my back. I drove with my upper back off the seat. I've had a similar problem with the seats in some small Hondas, but the seats in the new Civic fit me well. see full Nissan Sentra review
 

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