Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet SS | Jaguar XJ | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 415 hp@5900 415 lb-ft@4600 |
supercharged 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 470 hp@6000 424 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 119.4 in | -4.6 in |
Length | 195.5 in | 201.7 in | -6.2 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 74.6 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 57.0 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3975 lb. | 4281 lb. | -306 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 58.3 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 58.3 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.5 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 58.2 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 58.3 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.9 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
2015 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat. Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2015 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet SS.
2012 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | This sporty, tailored theme continues with the shape of the 20-way-adjustable front seats. The A8's seats have even more adjustments, yet no matter how much you fiddle with them aren't nearly as form-fitting or as cosseting. The XJ's more precisely shaped, cushy (yet not at all mushy) buckets seem much more tailored to the human form. The space between their modestly sized but firm bolsters can be adjusted to provide more lateral support when this is called for. The only noteworthy shortcoming of the XJ's front seats: though the headrests can be manually adjusted fore-and-aft, even in their most rearward position these press a bit much against the back of my head. Your physique and experience may vary. The rear seats are similarly form-fitting, but without a center console to rob space. see full Jaguar XJ review |
2012 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
As mentioned when discussing the driving position, the XJ's front seat doesn't feel nearly as roomy as those in the Audi and BMW. But it also feels sportier. What's your priority? see full Jaguar XJ review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Jaguar XJ.