Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Chrysler PT Cruiser | Lexus IS | |
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Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 107.5 in | -4.5 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 182.5 in | -13.7 in |
Width | 67.1 in | 70.9 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 60.6 in | 55.7 in | 4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3236 lb. | 3806 lb. | -570 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.3 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.3 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.6 in | 54.2 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 44.1 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 43.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.4 in | 44.7 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 25.9 in | 15 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 11.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.4 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.3 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 2.5 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 |
2013 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review |
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