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$18,275
$22,240
Highlights
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2009 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$18,275
|
$22,240
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas V6
|
| MPG |
19 City / 24 Hwy
|
16 City / 22 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
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2009 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
165 @ 4000
|
235 @ 4000
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
150 @ 5100
|
210 @ 5200
|
| Displacement |
2.4L/148
|
3.7L/226
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas V6
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 24 Hwy
|
16 City / 22 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
7.4 qts
|
14.0 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2009 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 6.0 in
|
16 x 7.0 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 6.0 in
|
16 x 7.0 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/55R16
|
P225/75R16
|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/55R16
|
P225/75R16
|
Suspension
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2009 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Twist beam
|
Live Axle
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Macpherson Strut
|
Independent
|
Steering
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2009 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
18
|
17
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2009 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not Available ft³
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
22 ft³
|
32 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
63 ft³
|
65 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
33 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
58 in
|
61 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
58 in
|
61 in
|
| Height, Overall |
63 in
|
70 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
67 in
|
73 in
|
| Length, Overall |
169 in
|
179 in
|
| Wheelbase |
103 in
|
109 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
47 in
|
47 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
41 in
|
38 in
|
| Second Head Room |
40 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
50 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
41 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
99 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2009 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
20 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
350 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
350 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,222 lbs
|
3,971 lbs
|
Safety
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2009 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2009 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
120
|
160
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
510
|
600
|
Brakes
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2009 Dodge Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.62 x 0.35 in
|
12.4 x 0.5 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 x 0.9 in
|
11.9 x 1.1 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|