Chevrolet Cruze (2015) vs. Toyota Prius (2017) Specs
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2015 Chevrolet Cruze and 2017 Toyota Prius Specifications
Model Year |
2015 |
2017 |
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Model |
Chevrolet Cruze |
Toyota Prius |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Hatch |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
105.7 in |
106.3 in |
-0.6 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 |
58.1 in |
0 in |
Curb Weight |
3084 lb. |
3075 lb. |
9 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
15.6 gal. |
11.3 gal. |
4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
39.3 in |
39.4 in |
-0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
54.8 in |
55.0 in |
-0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
53.0 in |
53.4 in |
-0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.3 in |
43.2 in |
-0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
37.9 in |
37.4 in |
0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
53.9 in |
53.0 in |
0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
52.4 in |
51.9 in |
0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
35.4 in |
33.4 in |
2 in |
Total Legroom |
77.7 in (over 2 rows) |
76.6 in (over 2 rows) |
1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
15.0 ft3 |
24.6 ft3 |
-9.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
15.0 ft3 |
62.7 ft3 |
-47.7 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 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.
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2015 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
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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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Toyota Prius
2016 |
For a compact hatchback, the new Toyota Prius feels very roomy inside. It helps that the tall, sloping console of the third-generation Prius has been replaced by one with a much less intrusive (if also less sporty) design. The deep instrument panel is scooped out on top, while the windshield is large and distant. The view forward from the driver seat is very open, but anyone who isn't a goldfish will find it unusual. It's like driving a spaceship, in two senses. Or a small minivan.
The Ford C-MAX has a crossover-like driving position and the most comfortable seats. The front seats in the Prius are nicely shaped, but less firm. Those in the Volt could use more contour. I found the Civic's front seats somewhat uncomfortable.
The Volt feels far tighter inside. Up front the windshield seems far smaller than that in the Prius. The back seat, while its cushion is comfortably positioned, threatens to induce claustrophobia.
Both the Prius and the Volt have restricted visbility to the sides and especially to the rear. The view is much better from the driver seat in the C-MAX.
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2017 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
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Rear seat passengers in the Prius have far more knee room than those in the Volt, and feel far less closed in. Despite a low-mounted seat cushion, though, headroom is limited.
Rear seat passengers in the C-MAX enjoy a much more comfortably positioned seat cushion, significantly more headroom, and better outward visibility.
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