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2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2015 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2015 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2015 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 |
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