Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Chrysler PT Cruiser | Kia Cadenza | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5100 245 lb-ft@2800 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 253 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 112.4 in | -9.4 in |
Length | 168.9 in | 195.7 in | -26.8 in |
Width | 67.1 in | 73.6 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 57.9 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3414 lb. | 3633 lb. | -219 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.2 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 58.3 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.1 in | 56.5 in | -6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 45.5 in | -4.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.9 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.5 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 56.3 in | -9.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 37.2 in | 3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 48.2 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 |
2018 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu. Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown. Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective. The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's. Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right. see full Kia Cadenza review |
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