Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Chrysler PT Cruiser | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 110.0 in | -7 in |
Length | 168.9 in | 190.7 in | -21.8 in |
Width | 67.1 in | 72.1 in | -5 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 57.9 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3147 lb. | 3237 lb. | -90 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 57.3 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.1 in | 54.7 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 45.5 in | -4.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.6 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.7 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 54.5 in | -7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 34.7 in | 6.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 48.8 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 |
2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
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