Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Chrysler PT Cruiser | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 112.3 in | -9.3 in |
Length | 168.9 in | 191.8 in | -22.9 in |
Width | 67.1 in | 70.3 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 57.1 in | 8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3147 lb. | 3450 lb. | -303 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.4 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.9 in | -2.1 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 | 37.2 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 53.9 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 52.1 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 37.6 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 49.1 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 |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |