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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2010 Honda Element
Starting MSRP
$18,275
$20,525
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
MPG
19 City / 24 Hwy
20 City / 25 Hwy
Horsepower
150 hp
166 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
4
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2010 Honda Element
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
Displacement
2.4L/148
2.4L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
150 @ 5100
166 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
165 @ 4000
161 @ 4000
Transmission Options
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
MPG
19 City / 24 Hwy
20 City / 25 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.4 qts
7.5 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2010 Honda Element
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.0 in
16 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steel
Front Tire Size
P205/55R16
P215/70SR16
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.0 in
16 x -TBD- in
Spare Tire Size
Compact
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
N/A
Rear Tire Size
P205/55R16
P215/70SR16

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2010 Honda Element
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Twist beam
Compact
Suspension Type - Front
Macpherson Strut
Control-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Double Wishbone

Steering

Steering comparison
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2010 Honda Element
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
18
16
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
3
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
40 ft
35 ft

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2010 Honda Element
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Not Available ft³
Second Shoulder Room
54 in
52 in
Second Leg Room
41 in
39 in
Passenger Volume
99 ft³
104 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Not Available in
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
63 ft³
75 ft³
Second Hip Room
47 in
48 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Track Width, Front
58 in
62 in
Passenger Capacity
5
4
Length, Overall
169 in
170 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
22 ft³
25 ft³
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Front Hip Room
50 in
55 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
39 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
N/A
Height, Overall
63 in
70 in
Track Width, Rear
58 in
62 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
46 in
Front Head Room
39 in
43 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
67 in
72 in
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
57 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
7 in
Wheelbase
103 in
101 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
67 in
Second Head Room
40 in
38 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2010 Honda Element
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
150 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,222 lbs
3,515 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
1,500 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
16 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
1,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
150 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2010 Honda Element
Stability Control
Not available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2010 Honda Element
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
510
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser2010 Honda Element
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 x 0.9 in
11.1 x – TBD – in
Brake ABS System
4-wheel
4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.62 x 0.35 in
11.1 x – TBD – in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
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