Chrysler PT Cruiser (2006) vs. Lexus IS (2015) Specs

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2015 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2006	2015
Model	Chrysler PT Cruiser	Lexus IS
Engine	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5100 245 lb-ft@2800	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
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	3503 lb.	3898 lb.	-395 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

2015 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

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