Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Chevrolet Cruze | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 105.7 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 181.0 in | 10.1 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 70.7 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 58.1 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3472 lb. | 3102 lb. | 370 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.6 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 54.8 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.0 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.9 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 53.9 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.4 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.4 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable seats. see full Lexus ES review |
2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had a ton of trouble with front seat comfort - had to trade it in after only 4 mos. Even my daughter's Sonata was more comfortable. Did everything i could to rectifiy - even had firmer cushions put into driver seat. Others have had the same issue. see full Lexus ES review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Most awful front seats i have ever experienced in 40 yrs of driving. I have done everything i can to make it comfortable. Even had extra firmer padding added to the driver seat. Pain in my leg and lower back is unbearable - check forums for Lexus owners - seems to be a problem with taller men and even some women. Never ever had a problem like this in any car i have had or driven. Strange issue. see full Lexus ES review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If tall person sits in front seat, rear seat will not have a lot of legroom. Otherwise, very comfortable. Poor interior lighting in rear (front is bad, too, but slightly better). see full Lexus ES review |
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review |