Chrysler PT Cruiser (2007) vs. Ford Escape (2008) Specs

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2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2008 Ford Escape Specifications

Model Year	2007	2008
Model	Chrysler PT Cruiser	Ford Escape
Engine	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5100 245 lb-ft@2800	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	103.1 in	-0.1 in
Length	168.9 in	174.7 in	-5.8 in
Width	67.1 in	71.1 in	-4 in
Height	65.2 in	67.7 in	-2.5 in
Curb Weight	3414 lb.	3387 lb.	27 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	16.5 gal.	-1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	40.4 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.8 in	56.6 in	-2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.1 in	53.3 in	-3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.6 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	39.2 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	55.9 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.7 in	49.1 in	-2.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.9 in	35.6 in	5.3 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.6 ft³	29.2 ft³	-7.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	64.2 ft³	66.3 ft³	-2.1 ft³

2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2007 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

2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review
2009	4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	plenty of room see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review
2007	4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Roomy. see full Ford Escape review

2008 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review
2008	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review

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