Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@3800 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 102.4 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 181.0 in | 178.7 in | 2.3 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 69.3 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 57.7 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3102 lb. | 2745 lb. | 357 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.8 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.8 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.0 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.6 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 43.9 in | 8.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.3 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2013 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Corolla's specs indicate rear legroom worthy of a large sedan, 41.3 inches, a substantial four more than in the Sentra and five more than in last year's Corolla. To provide this increase, Toyota stretched the car's wheelbase by four inches, taking it from the shortest in the segment to the 106.3-inch dimension shared by the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The Ford Focus, with a 104.3-inch wheelbase, is now the briefest of the bunch. The Corolla's overall length has also grown by four inches, to 182.6. Subjectively, the Corolla's advantage over the Sentra seems about half as large. Still a lot of legroom for a compact, especially in conjunction with a more comfortably positioned seat. Rear seat headroom is in much shorter supply in both cars. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2013 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This is a very comfortable car for driver and passengers. see full Toyota Corolla review |