Chrysler PT Cruiser (2006) vs. Kia Forte (2011) Specs

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2011 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2006	2011
Model	Chrysler PT Cruiser	Kia Forte
Engine	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5100 245 lb-ft@2800	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	104.3 in	-1.3 in
Length	168.9 in	170.9 in	-2 in
Width	67.1 in	69.9 in	-2.8 in
Height	65.2 in	57.5 in	7.7 in
Curb Weight	3414 lb.	2944 lb.	470 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	13.7 gal.	1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	40.0 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.8 in	55.7 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.1 in	53.0 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	43.3 in	-2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	38.4 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	54.7 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.7 in	53.3 in	-6.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.9 in	35.0 in	5.9 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	3.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.6 ft³	19.4 ft³	2.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	64.2 ft³	0.0	64.2 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 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review
2011	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review

2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review
2010	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review

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