Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Chrysler PT Cruiser | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5100 165 lb-ft@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.5 in | -0.5 in |
Length | 168.9 in | 171.3 in | -2.4 in |
Width | 67.1 in | 70.9 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 66.7 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3215 lb. | 3351 lb. | -136 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.7 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 56.7 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.1 in | 54.6 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.1 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.3 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 54.6 in | -7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 37.2 in | 3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
2010 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 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |