Model Year | 2010 | 2016 | |
Model | Pontiac Vibe | Chevrolet Cruze | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 118 kW@6000 220 Nm@4000 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 114 kW@5600 240 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,346 mm | 4,666 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,549 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,420 kg | 1,302 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 52 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 917 mm | 2 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 569 L | 419 L | 150 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,399 L | 14.8 | -13.8 L |
2010 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no rear seat room or comfort unless you are a less than 5 ft tall child. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
compared to my sons beamer i like the higher more cushioned feel.this car is higher in design than any ive seen.the gt leather seats sort of wrap around you-very comfotable see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2016 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze.