Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Chrysler PT Cruiser | Toyota Matrix | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 102.4 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 168.9 in | 171.9 in | -3 in |
Width | 67.1 in | 69.5 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 61.4 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3147 lb. | 2865 lb. | 282 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 53.3 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.1 in | 52.3 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.6 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.3 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 52.6 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 43.7 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.2 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 2.7 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 |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |