Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Edge | Chevrolet Cruze | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6250 250 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 106.3 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 185.7 in | 175.3 in | 10.4 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 70.5 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 67.2 in | 57.4 in | 9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4073 lb. | 2920 lb. | 1153 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.9 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 54.9 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.2 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.0 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.8 in | 53.2 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 51.9 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 36.1 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.6 ft3 | 47.2 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 |
2009 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
i have 2 teenagers who have complained regularly with other vehicles they have rode in in the last 6 months. see full Ford Edge review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Spacious legroom and reclining seats. Fat center fold down armrest with cup holders and adjustable A/C vents are a nice touch. see full Ford Edge review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long trips. see full Ford Edge review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are very comfortable. Love the forward leaning front headrests. Great legroom as well. see full Ford Edge review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Larger and more comfortable than any other offering in this segment. Class leading legroom and open feel. see full Ford Edge review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
EXCELLENT ROOM IN THE REAR FOR LEGS AND STRETCHING OUT. see full Ford Edge review |
2009 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
A little cramped see full Ford Edge review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
not much leg room see full Ford Edge review |
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
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