Volkswagen Passat (2013) vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser (2007) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Passat and 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Specifications

Model Year	2013	2007
Model	Volkswagen Passat	Chrysler PT Cruiser
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5100 245 lb-ft@2800
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	103.0 in	7.4 in
Length	191.6 in	168.9 in	22.7 in
Width	72.2 in	67.1 in	5.1 in
Height	58.5 in	65.2 in	-6.7 in
Curb Weight	3446 lb.	3364 lb.	82 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.0 gal.	3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	39.2 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	53.8 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	50.1 in	-50.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	40.6 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.5 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	53.6 in	3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	46.7 in	-46.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	40.9 in	-1.8 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	0 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.9 ft³	21.6 ft³	-5.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.9 ft³	64.2 ft³	-48.3 ft³

2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2012	Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review

2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review

2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2007 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

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