Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Chrysler PT Cruiser | Kia Soul | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5100 245 lb-ft@2800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 101.2 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 168.9 in | 163.0 in | 5.9 in |
Width | 67.1 in | 70.9 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 63.0 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3414 lb. | 2879 lb. | 535 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 39.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.5 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.1 in | 53.2 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.5 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 54.7 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 49.3 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 39.1 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 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 Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Volkswagen managed to package the e-Golf's 24-kWh battery pack so well that neither passenger nor cargo room is reduced. Kia didn't do as well with its 27-kWh pack, and the Soul EV has three fewer inches of rear legroom than the regular Soul as a result. Still, this leaves it with about as much rear legroom as the e-Golf, and more than you'll find in other compact EVs. If you want a compact EV with an adult-friendly back seat, these are the ones to get. Rear seat passengers don't get rear air vents in the Soul EV, but they can get seat heaters. The e-Golf has the vents but doesn't offer back row bun warmers. see full Kia Soul review |
2015 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review |
2015 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review |