Chevrolet Cruze (2013) vs. Toyota Highlander (2012) Specs

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2013 Chevrolet Cruze and 2012 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2013	2012
Model	Chevrolet Cruze	Toyota Highlander
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.7 in	109.8 in	-4.1 in
Length	181.0 in	188.4 in	-7.4 in
Width	70.7 in	75.2 in	-4.5 in
Height	58.1 in	68.1 in	-10 in
Curb Weight	3102 lb.	3946 lb.	-844 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.6 gal.	19.2 gal.	-3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	40.6 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	59.7 in	-4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	56.7 in	-3.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	43.2 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	40.1 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	59.5 in	-5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	56.5 in	-4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in	38.3 in	-2.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.3 in	-36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.3 in	-42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.2 in	-29.2 in
Total Legroom	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	-33.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	10.3 ft³	5.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.4	42.3 ft³	-26.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.4 ft³	95.4 ft³	-80 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze

2013 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze

2013 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
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Highlander

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review

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