Honda Civic (2017) vs. Chevrolet Cruze (2016) Specs
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2017 Honda Civic and 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications
Model Year |
2017 |
2016 |
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Model |
Honda Civic |
Chevrolet Cruze |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
2,700 mm |
2,700 mm |
0 mm |
Length |
4,630 mm |
4,666 mm |
0 mm |
Width |
1,798 mm |
1,791 mm |
0 mm |
Height |
1,415 mm |
1,458 mm |
0 mm |
Curb Weight |
1,292 kg |
1,286 kg |
0 kg |
Fuel Capacity |
47 L |
52 L |
-5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 |
998 mm |
988 mm |
10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,448 mm |
1,394 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,364 mm |
1,351 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 |
1,074 mm |
1,067 mm |
0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 |
942 mm |
947 mm |
-5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,397 mm |
1,351 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,201 mm |
1,318 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 |
950 mm |
917 mm |
33 mm |
Total Legroom |
2,024 mm (over 2 rows) |
1,984 mm (over 2 rows) |
1 mm |
Cargo Volume |
428 L |
419 L |
9 L |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Honda Civic
2016 |
From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car.
In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others.
The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited.
The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average.
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2017 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
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Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
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.
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