Model Year | 2013 | 2017 | |
Model | Scion iQ | Chevrolet Cruze | |
Engine | 1.3L I4 DOHC-4v 94 hp@6000 89 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 78.7 in | 106.3 in | -27.6 in |
Length | 120.1 in | 175.3 in | -55.2 in |
Width | 66.1 in | 70.5 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 59.1 in | 57.4 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2127 lb. | 2920 lb. | -793 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 8.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 38.9 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.9 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.2 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 42.0 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 37.8 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.2 in | 53.2 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 33.8 in | 51.9 in | -18.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 28.6 in | 36.1 in | -7.5 in |
Total Legroom | 69.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -8.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 3.5 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | -19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.7 ft3 | 47.2 ft3 | -30.5 ft3 |
2013 Scion iQ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hatch 94-horsepower 1.3L I4 CVT FWD |
For such a small car, it's surprising roomy up front. I'm 6' 200 lbs and have no problem getting in. Comfort is good with plenty of head room. Back seat is very tiny but one person could sit there fairly comfortably by sitting sideways as the front passenger seat sits a little farther forward than the driver seat. Passenger seat has plenty of room since there is no glove box that gets in the way. see full Scion iQ review |
2013 Scion iQ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hatch 94-horsepower 1.3L I4 CVT FWD |
Rear seat room is pretty small. An adult would have to sit sideways to make use of it (our dealer sat back there during our test drive. If there are more than one or two people who will be using this car at one time, it's probably not the right choice. see full Scion iQ review |
2017 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 |
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