Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Chrysler PT Cruiser | Chevrolet SS | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 114.8 in | -11.8 in |
Length | 168.9 in | 195.5 in | -26.6 in |
Width | 67.1 in | 74.7 in | -7.6 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 57.9 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3147 lb. | 3997 lb. | -850 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 38.7 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 59.1 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.1 in | 57.2 in | -7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.3 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 38.0 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 59.0 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 58.0 in | -11.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 39.7 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 | 47.8 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 |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat. Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seat is functional and roomy. I'm 6'4" and with the drivers seat in my preferred postion there is still a decent amount of legroom behind. Overall much better than the Charger/Challenger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The front seat is just OK. Feels like a pretty flat bottom and fairly hard. Also, for a car with sporting pretentions there is surprisingly little side bolstering. see full Chevrolet SS review |