Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@3800 |
3.8L V6 OHV-2v 197 hp@5200 230 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 121.2 in | -15.5 in |
Length | 181.0 in | 202.5 in | -21.5 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 76.9 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 68.9 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3102 lb. | 4335 lb. | -1233 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 63.0 in | -8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.6 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 64.7 in | -10.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -17.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 83.0 ft3 | -68 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -126 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |