| Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
| Model | Chrysler PT Cruiser | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Length | 168.9 in | 180.5 in | -11.6 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 67.9 in | -0.8 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 57.1 in | 8.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3147 lb. | 2780 lb. | 367 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 53.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.1 in | 49.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.8 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 51.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 49.6 in | -2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 33.7 in | 7.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 50.3 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 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
4 door has more headroom and backseat is much improved over the 2 door i previously owned see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With only 2 doors, the rear seats are pretty much useless. Obviously, if you really have to, you can fit people back there, but no one will want to climb back there when everyone at work is going out to lunch. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not alot of head room and the steering wheel does not telescope. I fit in it fine but someone tall might not. minor thing really. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |