Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@3800 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 98.7 in | 7 in |
Length | 181.0 in | 161.1 in | 19.9 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 67.9 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 59.0 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3102 lb. | 2965 lb. | 137 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.2 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 52.8 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 39.4 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.7 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 49.3 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 33.5 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -12.2 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle.