Chevrolet Cruze (2017) vs. Toyota Highlander (2014) Specs

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2017 Chevrolet Cruze and 2014 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2017	2014
Model	Chevrolet Cruze	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	109.8 in	-3.5 in
Length	175.3 in	191.1 in	-15.8 in
Width	70.5 in	75.8 in	-5.3 in
Height	57.4 in	68.1 in	-10.7 in
Curb Weight	2920 lb.	4233 lb.	-1313 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.7 gal.	19.2 gal.	-5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	40.7 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.9 in	59.3 in	-4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	57.2 in	-4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	44.2 in	-2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.9 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.2 in	59.6 in	-6.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.9 in	57.1 in	-5.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	38.4 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.9 in	-35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.6 in	-45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	27.7 in	-27.7 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	110.3 in (over 3 rows)	-32.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	22.7 ft³	13.8 ft³	8.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	22.7	42.3 ft³	-19.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	47.2 ft³	83.7 ft³	-36.5 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
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

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review

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2014 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

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