Honda Civic (2009) vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser (2008) Specs

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2009 Honda Civic and 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Specifications

Model Year	2009	2008
Model	Honda Civic	Chrysler PT Cruiser
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@2800
Transmission	6-speed manual	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	103.0 in	3.3 in
Length	176.7 in	168.9 in	7.8 in
Width	69.0 in	67.1 in	1.9 in
Height	56.5 in	65.2 in	-8.7 in
Curb Weight	2912 lb.	3297 lb.	-385 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	15.0 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.2 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.7 in	53.8 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.9 in	50.1 in	1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	40.6 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.4 in	39.5 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.4 in	53.6 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	46.7 in	4.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	40.9 in	-6.3 in
Total Legroom	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	-4.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	21.6 ft³	-9.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.0 ft³	64.2 ft³	-52.2 ft³

2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review

2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review

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

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