Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Chevrolet Cruze | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 181.0 in | -6 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.7 in | -1 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 58.1 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3366 lb. | 3102 lb. | 264 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 15.6 gal. | -15.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.3 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.8 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 53.0 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.2 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 53.9 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 52.4 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 35.4 in | -4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 15.4 ft3 | -15.4 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF 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 |