Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cruze | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 151 hp@4000 264 lb-ft@2600 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@4000 406 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 113.9 in | -8.2 in |
Length | 181.0 in | 188.8 in | -7.8 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 76.4 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 68.2 in | -10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3475 lb. | 4974 lb. | -1499 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 59.8 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.4 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.9 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.7 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 34.9 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -17.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -55.9 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 |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |