Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet SS | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 309 kW@5900 563 Nm@4600 |
6.4L V8 OHV-2v 350 kW@6000 630 Nm@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,916 mm | 2,916 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,966 mm | 4,821 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,897 mm | 1,938 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,763 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,803 kg | 2,336 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 93 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,016 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 998 mm | -33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,499 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,083 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 464 L | 1,028 L | 463 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 | 1,934 L | 15.4 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 2014 Chevrolet SS.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |