Chrysler PT Cruiser (2006) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2014) Specs

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2006	2014
Model	Chrysler PT Cruiser	Chevrolet Malibu
Engine	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5100 245 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	107.8 in	-4.8 in
Length	168.9 in	191.5 in	-22.6 in
Width	67.1 in	73.0 in	-5.9 in
Height	65.2 in	57.6 in	7.6 in
Curb Weight	3414 lb.	3635 lb.	-221 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	-3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	39.0 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.8 in	57.5 in	-3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.1 in	55.0 in	-4.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	42.1 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	37.5 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	57.1 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.7 in	54.3 in	-7.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.9 in	36.8 in	4.1 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.6 ft³	16.3 ft³	5.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	64.2 ft³	16.3 ft³	47.9 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

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 196-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Both front & rear compartments very roomy & comfortable. Again, this is noted improvement over our 2009 Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review

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