Chevrolet Cruze (2015) vs. Subaru Outback (2008) Specs

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2015 Chevrolet Cruze and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2015	2008
Model	Chevrolet Cruze	Subaru Outback
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.7 in	105.1 in	0.6 in
Length	181.0 in	188.7 in	-7.7 in
Width	70.7 in	69.7 in	1 in
Height	58.1 in	63.2 in	-5.1 in
Curb Weight	3084 lb.	3330 lb.	-246 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.6 gal.	16.9 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	40.5 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	54.4 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	51.0 in	2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	44.1 in	-1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	39.1 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	53.7 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	52.6 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	33.9 in	1.5 in
Total Legroom	77.7 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	33.5 ft³	-18.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.0 ft³	66.2 ft³	-51.2 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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Outback

2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review

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