Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5100 165 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 103.0 in | 8 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 168.9 in | 28.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 67.1 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 65.2 in | -6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3215 lb. | 280 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 53.8 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 50.1 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.5 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 53.6 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 46.7 in | 9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 40.9 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 | -49.8 ft3 |
2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2010 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 |