Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Chrysler PT Cruiser | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 112.9 in | -9.9 in |
Length | 168.9 in | 202.9 in | -34 in |
Width | 67.1 in | 76.2 in | -9.1 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 60.7 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3147 lb. | 4015 lb. | -868 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 57.9 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.1 in | 56.3 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.9 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.8 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.9 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 55.8 in | -9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 38.1 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 44.1 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |