Chrysler PT Cruiser (2006) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2017) Specs

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year	2006	2017
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 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	111.4 in	-8.4 in
Length	168.9 in	193.8 in	-24.9 in
Width	67.1 in	73.0 in	-5.9 in
Height	65.2 in	57.7 in	7.5 in
Curb Weight	3414 lb.	3388 lb.	26 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	13.0 gal.	2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	39.1 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.8 in	58.5 in	-4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.1 in	54.1 in	-4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	42.0 in	-1.4 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	53.4 in	-6.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.9 in	38.1 in	2.8 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.6 ft³	15.8 ft³	5.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	64.2 ft³	15.8 ft³	48.4 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

2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review

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