Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2020 Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Chevrolet Malibu (2020) vs. Chevrolet Cruze (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Chevrolet Cruze specs.

2020 Chevrolet Malibu and 2015 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications

Model Year 2020 2015  
Model Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Cruze  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.4 in 105.7 in 5.7 in
Length 194.2 in 181.0 in 13.2 in
Width 73.0 in 70.7 in 2.3 in
Height 57.3 in 58.1 in -0.8 in
Curb Weight 3126 lb. 3084 lb. 42 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.8 gal. 15.6 gal. 0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 39.3 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.5 in 54.8 in 3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.1 in 53.0 in 1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 42.3 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 37.9 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.1 in 53.9 in 3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.4 in 52.4 in 1 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.1 in 35.4 in 2.7 in
Total Legroom 79.6 in (over 2 rows) 77.7 in (over 2 rows) 1.9 in
Cargo Volume 15.7 ft3 15.0 ft3 0.7 ft3

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu.

Be the first!

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze

2015 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze.

Be the first!

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.