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Chrysler PT Cruiser (2008) vs. Chevrolet Malibu (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

Model Year 2008 2014  
Model Chrysler PT Cruiser Chevrolet Malibu  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
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 3147 lb. 3393 lb. -246 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser

2008 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
2007 2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Surprising amount of rear seat room see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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