Chrysler PT Cruiser (2006) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2011) Specs

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2011 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year	2006	2011
Model	Chrysler PT Cruiser	Chevrolet Traverse
Engine	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5100 245 lb-ft@2800	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	118.9 in	-15.9 in
Length	168.9 in	205.0 in	-36.1 in
Width	67.1 in	78.4 in	-11.3 in
Height	65.2 in	70.4 in	-5.2 in
Curb Weight	3414 lb.	4790 lb.	-1376 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	22.0 gal.	-7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	40.4 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.8 in	62.0 in	-8.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.1 in	59.1 in	-9 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.3 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	39.4 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	61.3 in	-7.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.7 in	57.8 in	-11.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.9 in	36.8 in	4.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.6 in	-57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	48.3 in	-48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.2 in	-33.2 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	111.3 in (over 3 rows)	-29.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.6 ft³	24.4 ft³	-2.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	21.6	68.8 ft³	-47.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	64.2 ft³	116.4 ft³	-52.2 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

2011 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2011	4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review

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