Model Year | 2017 | 2019 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 203 hp@6600 184 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.9 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 175.3 in | 180.9 in | -5.6 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 73.0 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 67.0 in | -9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2920 lb. | 3370 lb. | -450 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 57.8 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.3 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.0 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.5 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 56.4 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 47.7 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 37.8 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.7 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 | -14.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 47.2 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze.
2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |