Chevrolet Cruze (2016) vs. Tesla Model 3 (2017) Specs
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2016 Chevrolet Cruze and 2017 Tesla Model 3 Specifications
Model Year |
2016 |
2017 |
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Model |
Chevrolet Cruze |
Tesla Model 3 |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
106.3 in |
113.2 in |
-6.9 in |
Length |
183.7 in |
184.8 in |
-1.1 in |
Width |
70.5 in |
72.8 in |
-2.3 in |
Height |
57.4 in |
56.8 in |
0.6 in |
Curb Weight |
2835 lb. |
3549 lb. |
-714 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
13.7 gal. |
0.0 gal. |
13.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
38.9 in |
39.6 in |
-0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
54.9 in |
56.3 in |
-1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
53.2 in |
0.0 in |
53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.0 in |
42.7 in |
-0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
37.3 in |
37.7 in |
-0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
53.2 in |
54.0 in |
-0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
51.9 in |
0.0 in |
51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
36.1 in |
35.2 in |
0.9 in |
Total Legroom |
78.1 in (over 2 rows) |
77.9 in (over 2 rows) |
0.2 in |
Cargo Volume |
14.8 ft3 |
15.0 ft3 |
-0.2 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Tesla Model 3
2018 |
4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The 12 way power driver and passenger seats are very comfortable and the side bolstering is just right. The "vegan leather" in the car feels softer than real leather. I don't know how well it will hold up. My Prius has another type of this leather and that driver's seat has held up better than any leather seat I've sat in.
see full Tesla Model 3 review |
2017 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 |
4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The back seat cushion is too low, which means there is no thigh support and your knees are level with your chest. There is also no foot room, but there is enough leg room. The rest of the backseat is comfortable, but the lack of foot room and low cushion are annoying.
see full Tesla Model 3 review |
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