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Highlights

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2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2009 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

Engine comparison
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2009 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
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
MPG
19 City / 24 Hwy
16 City / 22 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.4 qts
14.0 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2009 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

Suspension comparison
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2009 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

Steering comparison
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2009 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

Measurements comparison
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2009 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2009 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

Safety comparison
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2009 Dodge Nitro
Stability Control
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2009 Dodge Nitro
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120
160
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
510
600

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2009 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
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