Chrysler PT Cruiser (2006) vs. Lexus RX (2014) Specs

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2014 Lexus RX Specifications

Model Year	2006	2014
Model	Chrysler PT Cruiser	Lexus RX
Engine	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5100 245 lb-ft@2800	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.0 in	107.9 in	-4.9 in
Length	168.9 in	187.8 in	-18.9 in
Width	67.1 in	74.2 in	-7.1 in
Height	65.2 in	66.3 in	-1.1 in
Curb Weight	3414 lb.	4178 lb.	-764 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	19.2 gal.	-4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.2 in	39.1 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.8 in	58.0 in	-4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.1 in	55.5 in	-5.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	43.1 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	37.7 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	57.6 in	-4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.7 in	54.5 in	-7.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.9 in	36.8 in	4.1 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	1.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.6 ft³	40.0 ft³	-18.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	64.2 ft³	80.3 ft³	-16.1 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

2014 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review

2014 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review

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