Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Jeep Wrangler | Chevrolet SS | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 114.8 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 184.4 in | 195.5 in | -11.1 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 74.7 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 72.3 in | 57.9 in | 14.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4075 lb. | 3975 lb. | 100 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.6 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 38.7 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 59.1 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.2 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.3 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 38.0 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 59.0 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 58.0 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.7 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 46.4 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 30 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 82.0 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 65.6 ft3 |
2012 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
If you have a long-legged person in the front, the rear seat legroom can be a bit small. A major issue however is that there are no vents in the backseat for climate control. This is especially noticeable in the winter. In order to keep my daughter warm driving in the mountains in the winter, we have to keep the front unbearably hot in order to circulate enough heat to keep her barely warm enough. We typically have to keep a blanket in the back seat for anyone to use in the winter when temperatures fall into the 30s. Switching to summer, the back seat can stay somewhat cool if the vents are pointed towards the back. Depending on where one sits, the front seats can block some of the airflow and it can be uncomfortably warm at times especially if sitting on the side of the Jeep that the sun is hitting. In the hottest part of the summer, we usually have to run the A/C at 3/4 full blast and on recirculate to keep the back seat comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2012 | 2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Even tho there are rear seats, I would never ride in back, too small back there. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It has the ability to go back and forth but not tilt the base seat. Firm but not being able to adjust the angle (like electric 10 way) makes a difference for tall and full frame people. I will be looking to adjust angle asap. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
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.