Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Chrysler PT Cruiser | Nissan Maxima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 111.2 in | -8.2 in |
Length | 168.9 in | 193.5 in | -24.6 in |
Width | 67.1 in | 71.7 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 58.3 in | 6.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3147 lb. | 3579 lb. | -432 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 57.9 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.1 in | 53.5 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 43.9 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.3 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.5 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 54.8 in | -8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.5 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 48.7 ft3 |
2009 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 | 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 |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review |