Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@3800 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 101.5 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 181.0 in | 179.3 in | 1.7 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 70.1 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 59.2 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3102 lb. | 3285 lb. | -183 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.4 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.8 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.1 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 35.5 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -17.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -51.5 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |