Chrysler PT Cruiser (2006) vs. Honda Civic (2016) Specs

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2016 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2006	2016
Model	Chrysler PT Cruiser	Honda Civic
Engine	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5100 245 lb-ft@2800	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6500 138 lb-ft@4200
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	106.3 in	-3.3 in
Length	168.9 in	182.3 in	-13.4 in
Width	67.1 in	70.8 in	-3.7 in
Height	65.2 in	55.7 in	9.5 in
Curb Weight	3414 lb.	2751 lb.	663 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	12.4 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	39.3 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.8 in	57.0 in	-3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.1 in	53.7 in	-3.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	42.3 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	37.1 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	55.0 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.7 in	47.3 in	-0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.9 in	37.4 in	3.5 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.6 ft³	15.1 ft³	6.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	64.2 ft³	15.1 ft³	49.1 ft³

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Surprising amount of rear seat room see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2005	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Room fot 5 footers see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2005	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seating position, legroom, and comfort of seats see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2005	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Plush seats stay comfortable on my daily hour commutes to and from work. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2005	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Surprising amount of rear passenger room for two adults. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	2dr Convertible turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I have logged many miles with family in tow. There is ample space in both the front and rear. Actually surprising considering the diminuitive size of the PT. The extra leg room for the rear passengers comes at the expense of cargo space. Tiny trunk that is difficult to access if you are tall. Costco runs are always interesting. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review

2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review

2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review

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