Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Chrysler PT Cruiser | Ford Escape | |
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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 | 3147 lb. | 3254 lb. | -107 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 |
2008 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 |
2007 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Surprising amount of rear seat room see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
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 |