Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Dodge Nitro
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Highlights
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$18,275
Starting MSRP
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$22,245
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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150 hp
Horsepower
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210 hp
260 hp Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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2.4L/148
Displacement
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3.7L/226
Displacement
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Displacement
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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150 @ 5100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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210 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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165 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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A/T
5-Speed A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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7.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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14.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P205/55R16
Front Tire Size
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P245/50R20
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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20 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
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P245/50R20
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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16 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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20 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Macpherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Upper/Lower "A" arms
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Twist beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Live Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Measurements
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N/A
Liftover Height
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33 in
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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41 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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47 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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63 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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69 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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103 in
Wheelbase
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109 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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47 in
Second Hip Room
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47 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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103 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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33 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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169 in
Length, Overall
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179 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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22 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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29 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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39 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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40 in
Second Head Room
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41 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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41 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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63 in
Height, Overall
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71 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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50 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,222 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,976 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Electrical
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510
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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10.62 x 0.35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.4 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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11 x 0.9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.9 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2011 Dodge Nitro?
The 2011 Dodge Nitro is more reliable than the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2011 Nitro versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2010 PT Cruiser.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2011 Dodge Nitro?
The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Dodge Nitro with 21 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2011 Dodge Nitro?
The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is cheaper than the 2011 Dodge Nitro with a $18,275 starting MSRP versus a $22,245 starting MSRP.
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