Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 3,030 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,597 mm | 5,085 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,399 kg | 1,939 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 59 L | 76 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,041 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 1,008 mm | 962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,641 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 955 mm | -56 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 973 mm | -973 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,552 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,278 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,906 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 1,107 L | 424 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 2,466 L | 13 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 | 4,248 L | 11 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze.
2011 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2010 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Sienna LE that I have has full power driver seat which proves to bereally goodfor my back pain. see full Toyota Sienna review |