Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Chrysler PT Cruiser | Chevrolet Cruze | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5100 165 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@3800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 105.7 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 168.9 in | 181.0 in | -12.1 in |
Width | 67.1 in | 70.7 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 58.1 in | 7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3197 lb. | 3102 lb. | 95 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 15.6 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 54.8 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.1 in | 53.0 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.2 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.9 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 53.9 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 52.4 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 35.4 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 48.8 ft3 |
2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2013 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2013 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review |