Chrysler PT Cruiser (2006) vs. Kia Forte (2015) Specs

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2015 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2006	2015
Model	Chrysler PT Cruiser	Kia Forte
Engine	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5100 245 lb-ft@2800	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	106.3 in	-3.3 in
Length	168.9 in	171.3 in	-2.4 in
Width	67.1 in	70.1 in	-3 in
Height	65.2 in	57.1 in	8.1 in
Curb Weight	3414 lb.	3122 lb.	292 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	39.4 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.8 in	56.1 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.1 in	53.0 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	42.2 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	38.7 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	54.9 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.7 in	53.1 in	-6.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.9 in	35.9 in	5 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.6 ft³	23.2 ft³	-1.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	64.2 ft³	56.4 ft³	7.8 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

2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review

2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review

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