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BMW 3-Series (2009) vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 BMW 3-Series and 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser specs.

2009 BMW 3-Series and 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Specifications

Model Year 2009 2009  
Model BMW 3-Series Chrysler PT Cruiser  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 103.0 in 5.7 in
Length 178.2 in 168.9 in 9.3 in
Width 71.5 in 67.1 in 4.4 in
Height 55.8 in 65.2 in -9.4 in
Curb Weight 3462 lb. 3147 lb. 315 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 15.0 gal. 0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 39.2 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 53.8 in 1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 50.1 in -50.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 40.6 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 39.5 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 53.6 in 1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 46.7 in -46.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 40.9 in -6.3 in
Total Legroom 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 81.5 in (over 2 rows) -5.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.8 ft3 21.6 ft3 3.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 58.0 ft3 64.2 ft3 -6.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 3-Series

2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Power seats are very comfortable, even for long hauls. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats fit me exceptionally well. Plush enough for the wife to enjoy a long drive. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I found the sport package seats comfortable see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
A bit small for me, both in the seat and in the cabin in general. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
2 small for adults over 6 ft see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
It has a back seat, but unless it is a short trip it is very tight for adults. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser

2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The PT Cruiser is surprisingly roomy in the back seat, in terms of legroom and headroom. The backrest angle though is a bit too upright for full comfort. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2008 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I have a bad leg ,the high seat ,wide door opening and extra leg make it easy for me to swing my leg in and out. It has more room than lots of other cars. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2008 2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Can seat 2 adults comfortably. Plenty of leg room and visibility. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
 
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