Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Chrysler PT Cruiser | Subaru Outback | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 105.1 in | -2.1 in |
Length | 168.9 in | 188.7 in | -19.8 in |
Width | 67.1 in | 69.7 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 63.2 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 3147 lb. | 3330 lb. | -183 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 54.4 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.1 in | 51.0 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 44.1 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 53.7 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 52.6 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 33.9 in | 7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -11.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2007 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Surprising amount of rear seat room see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |