Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Chrysler PT Cruiser | Kia Forte | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@2800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 104.3 in | -1.3 in |
Length | 168.9 in | 178.3 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 67.1 in | 69.9 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 57.5 in | 7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3297 lb. | 2740 lb. | 557 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 | 37.8 in | 1.7 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 | 14.7 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 49.5 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 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 |
2010 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 |