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Highlights

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser2007 Dodge Nitro
Starting MSRP
$14,485
$19,350
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas V6
MPG
21 City / 26 Hwy
18 City / 24 Hwy
Horsepower
150 hp
210 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser2007 Dodge Nitro
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
167 @ 4000
235 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
150 @ 5200
210 @ 5200
Displacement
2.4L/148
3.7L/226
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas V6
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
MPG
21 City / 26 Hwy
18 City / 24 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
10.3 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser2007 Dodge Nitro
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6.0 in
16 x 7.0 in
Front Tire Size
P195/65R15
P225/75R16
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Compact in
Rear Tire Size
P195/65R15
P225/75R16
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6.0 in
16 x 7.0 in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser2007 Dodge Nitro
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Solid Axle
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front
Macpherson Strut
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
w/Coil Springs

Steering

Steering comparison
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser2007 Dodge Nitro
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
17
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser2007 Dodge Nitro
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
N/A
Track Width, Rear
58 in
61 in
Length, Overall
169 in
179 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Second Hip Room
41 in
47 in
Height, Overall
63 in
70 in
Front Head Room
39 in
41 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
103 in
109 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
65 ft³
Second Leg Room
41 in
38 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
N/A
32 ft³
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
57 in
Second Head Room
36 in
41 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Hip Room
50 in
57 in
Track Width, Front
58 in
61 in
Second Shoulder Room
42 in
56 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Passenger Volume
84 ft³
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Not Available ft³
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
N/A
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
67 in
73 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser2007 Dodge Nitro
Base Curb Weight
3,147 lbs
3,931 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
3,500 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
20 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
3,500 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
350 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser2007 Dodge Nitro
Stability Control
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser2007 Dodge Nitro
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120
160
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
600

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser2007 Dodge Nitro
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
12.44 x 0.47 in
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
11.9 x 1.1 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Yes
Brake ABS System
Not Available
4-Wheel
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